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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Leicester – Leicester Adult Education College

Cost£414.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester Adult Education College, part-time during the day. You'll study the double-entry bookkeeping system, learn to handle financial documents, and gain an understanding of how digital accounting software automates parts of the process. The course runs over 18 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment covering English, maths, and vocational skills to confirm this is the right level for you. You should be working at around Level 1 in English and maths, and intermediate digital skills are needed.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in practical accountancy skills, focusing on the double-entry bookkeeping system. You will learn to handle associated documents and processes, while gaining an understanding of how digital accounting systems automate certain elements of the process. This course is ideal for those looking to start a career in finance or enhance their existing skills. You will be required to attend the introductory course for this qualification.

Entry requirements

To ensure this course is the right fit for you, you will be required to undertake English, maths and a vocational initial assessment.

There are no specific entry qualifications; however, you should be working at least to Level 1 in English and Maths. Evidence of this may be required through English qualification certificates or an English and Maths assessment.

Intermediate digital skills are necessary, and you may access a free digital skills course before or alongside this course.

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What you will learn

  • You'll apply the double-entry bookkeeping system to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process financial documents such as invoices, receipts, and ledger entries.
  • You'll understand how digital accounting systems automate bookkeeping tasks.
  • You'll prepare and balance accounts using manual and digital methods.
  • You'll develop practical skills in managing day-to-day financial records for a business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Leicester Adult Education College. Teaching covers both practical bookkeeping tasks and the theory behind them. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is through AAT's computer-based assessments, which you sit at an approved test centre. Your tutor will guide you through the material and help you prepare for each assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester Adult Education College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: managing day-to-day financial records for a business
  • Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with transactions and reconciliations
  • Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: handling employee pay and deductions
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and the wider accounting environment.
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career as a professional accountant or technician.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
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