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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Westminster

Cost£382.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start26 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Westminster. Evening classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, so you can study around work.

The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, basic accounting principles, and financial transactions. You'll also learn how to use ledgers and produce simple financial records. Classes run over 18 weeks, part-time in the evenings. You'll need 2 to 4 GCSEs including English and Maths, or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

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 record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll work with sales, purchases, and general ledgers.
  • You'll reconcile accounts and check for errors.
  • You'll prepare basic financial statements.
  • You'll understand VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
  • You'll use accounting documents such as invoices and receipts correctly.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at City of Westminster College Paddington Green. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is through AAT-set exams, which you sit at an approved test centre. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.

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 basic reporting.
  • Finance assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day tasks.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, manages customer accounts and receipts.
  • Payroll assistant, a common next step with additional payroll training.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the natural next step for those wanting to progress to more complex accounting work.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Business and Accounting, broadens your skills across finance and business.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, leads toward technician-level roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
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