AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Hackney

Cost£345.00
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. You'll study the AAT bookkeeping qualification over 23 weeks, covering the core skills that employers expect from a bookkeeper. The course suits anyone aged 19 or over who wants to work in finance or accounts. You'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, and basic financial documents. AAT bookkeeping classes at this level are a recognised starting point for a career in accounting.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process transactions in the sales and purchase ledgers.
  • You'll prepare and check basic financial documents, including invoices and receipts.
  • You'll balance accounts and reconcile figures.
  • You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
  • You'll use the cash book to record payments and receipts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is by AAT-set computer-based exams. You'll sit assessments when you and your tutor agree you're ready. There are no coursework portfolios for this qualification. All exams are set and marked by AAT.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for businesses.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with ledger and payment work.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator: handle staff pay records and calculations.
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin across a business.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: broader accounting qualification covering additional financial topics alongside bookkeeping.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step for those aiming for a senior accounts role or self-employed bookkeeping work.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for management accounting roles and partial exemptions from chartered accountancy exams.

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