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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Bournemouth – Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre – Evening

Cost£591.00
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Bournemouth. Evening aat bookkeeping classes run at Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, so you can fit study around your working week. The course covers manual double-entry bookkeeping and computerised bookkeeping skills. It runs over 32 weeks. You'll build the practical knowledge needed for bookkeeping, accounting, and financial administration roles. The level 2 aat bookkeeping qualification is a recognised step into the accounting sector.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the Accounting sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in bookkeeping, accounting or financial and business administration.

You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website�nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

The AAT Level 2 Pathway; Certificate in Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to further their studies of bookkeeping and gain a competence qualification at Level 2 of the National Framework from a point of some previous experience and successful completion of Bookkeeping Level 1. Candidates wishing to join this course need to have a basic understanding of manual double entry bookkeeping.

You will need to be able to attend one of our centres in Bournemouth or Poole to sit the exam/exams.

This course is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to progress to the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process transactions using computerised bookkeeping software.
  • You'll prepare and balance ledger accounts.
  • You'll handle accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
  • You'll reconcile bank statements against bookkeeping records.
  • You'll produce trial balances from financial data.
  • You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is assessed through computer-based assessments set by AAT. These are taken at an approved assessment centre. Your class sessions will cover both manual and computerised bookkeeping methods, giving you the practical grounding you need before sitting the assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses or sole traders.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
  • Finance administrator: provide financial admin support across a business.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step if you want to deepen your bookkeeping expertise.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens into management accounting, costing, and financial statements, and opens the door to technician-level accounting roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the senior level of the AAT pathway, leading toward chartered accountancy routes.
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