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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Westminster – City of Westminster College Paddington Green

Cost£382.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, part-time during the day.

The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, and the basics of financial accounts. You'll also study VAT and payroll principles. The Level 2 AAT bookkeeping classes run over 18 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. Entry requires 2 to 4 GCSEs at grades 2, 3, or 4 including English and Maths, a Level 1 qualification in Bookkeeping, or relevant experience.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

2 - 4 GCSEs (grades 2,3 or 4) including English & Maths, OR Level 1 qualification in Bookkeeping, English and maths assessment may be required, An interview may be required, we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview if needed, Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable,

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions.
  • You'll process transactions in purchase and sales ledgers.
  • You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements.
  • You'll calculate and record VAT.
  • You'll produce a trial balance from bookkeeping records.
  • You'll understand the basics of payroll and wages.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at City of Westminster College Paddington Green. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through AAT's set examinations, which you sit at an approved test centre. An interview may be required before you start, and an English and maths assessment may also be needed.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for a business.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices, payments, and ledgers.
  • Finance assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, manages customer accounts and receipts.
  • Payroll assistant, a step toward payroll roles that may need further study.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping, the natural next step for more advanced bookkeeping work.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, broadens your skills into management accounting and financial statements.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, moves toward senior finance roles and part-qualification for chartered accountancy bodies.
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