Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 255 hours, so you can study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core skills employers expect from an accounting assistant, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and using accounting software. AAT is the qualification that employers look for when hiring for finance and accounts roles, so completing this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification gives you a solid foundation.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Accounting
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll produce and balance ledger accounts and trial balances.
You'll understand basic costing methods used in business.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll work with purchase, sales, and general ledgers.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll develop skills in preparing financial documents such as invoices and credit notes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. AAT assessments are computer-based and taken at an approved assessment centre. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end. Your tutor will guide you through the syllabus and help you prepare for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
Finance administrator, supporting a company's finance team
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing employee wages and records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step. Covers more advanced financial statements, tax, and management accounting. Opens doors to higher-level finance roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds on Level 3 and can lead to part-exemptions from ACCA and CIMA professional qualifications, moving you toward a career as a qualified accountant.
