Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. You'll start with the daily bookkeeping tasks that keep a business running. The course covers manual double entry bookkeeping, the documents and processes that go with it, and takes you through to Trial Balance. Sessions are four hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments.
Who this course is for
The aim of this qualification is to introduce you to daily bookkeeping tasks.
You will develop skills and knowledge to manage books effectively. It includes manual double entry bookkeeping, associated documents and processes, up to Trial Balance.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to record financial transactions using double entry bookkeeping.
You'll understand the documents and processes used in day-to-day bookkeeping.
You'll prepare and work with a Trial Balance.
You'll manage books accurately and effectively for a business.
You'll handle associated accounting records and supporting paperwork.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through bookkeeping theory and practice. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set by AAT. You'll sit these when you're ready. Classroom sessions give you the chance to practise tasks and ask questions as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
Accounts assistant: supporting a finance team with routine accounting tasks
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator: handling employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator: general financial admin in an office or organisation
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping or AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering more advanced accounting and opening the door to technician-level roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: for those aiming toward senior finance roles or a route into chartered accountancy with ACCA or CIMA.
