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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Poole – Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

Cost£591.00
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Poole. Classes run at the Dolphin Centre on Friday mornings, 9:30 to 12:30. The course runs for 21 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover manual double-entry bookkeeping and computerised bookkeeping, building the skills finance employers look for. The two units are Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. Concessions are available, so it's worth checking whether a reduced fee applies to you. A recognised level 2 aat bookkeeping qualification for roles in bookkeeping, accounting, and financial administration.

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 learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping by hand.
  • You'll record financial transactions accurately in ledgers and day books.
  • You'll use computerised bookkeeping software to process accounts.
  • You'll understand bookkeeping controls and how to apply them.
  • You'll reconcile accounts and identify and correct errors.
  • You'll develop the core skills needed for finance and accounting job roles.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at the Dolphin Centre, with tutor-led sessions every Friday morning. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is assessed through computer-based exams set by AAT. There are two assessments, one for each mandatory unit. You'll sit these when you're ready during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills and Learning Adult Community Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses and organisations.
  • Accounts assistant: support the finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Finance administrator: handle invoices, payments, and financial data.
  • Payroll administrator: process employee pay and deductions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: manage supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: record customer payments and chase outstanding invoices.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and the wider accounting cycle.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified accounting technician, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward ACCA or CIMA membership.
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