Free AAT Level 2 Certificate Accounting Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. The pace is manageable, making it a practical option if you're balancing study with other commitments. You'll build a solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and financial transactions. AAT is the qualification employers look for in accounting and finance roles, and this level 2 aat certificate accounting qualification is your starting point. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
You'll calculate and record costs in a costing system.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll produce basic financial documents including invoices, credit notes, and statements.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus. Learning combines tutor-led teaching with practical exercises. Assessment is through AAT's computer-based tests, which you sit when you're ready. Each unit is assessed separately, so you build up your qualification as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for a business
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing staff wages
Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Many employers sponsor staff to study this.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
