CostThe course fee is £345. The course fee does not include following:
Cost of registration with AAT which is mandatory for each learner
Paying for the exam and re-sits (where required)
AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Newham. Evening classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time over 22 weeks. That makes it straightforward to fit study around work or other commitments. The course fee is £345, and AAT registration and exam fees are paid separately. You'll build core bookkeeping and accounting skills, covering transactions, controls, and financial records. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is a recognised step toward further AAT study and finance careers. To enrol, you'll need an AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping and a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in both subjects.
Who this course is for
The course offers grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress in finance and accounting-related careers, or towards further study by offering development and formal recognition of skills. This course offers an ideal stepping stone to become a qualified accountant technician and/or accountant.
Entry requirements
AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-3, including English and Maths or a Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths qualification.
What you will learn
You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll process sales and purchase ledgers, including invoices and credit notes.
You'll reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
You'll understand VAT principles and how to apply them to transactions.
You'll prepare and use the trial balance as a check on accuracy.
You'll develop knowledge of payroll and basic costing concepts.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at East Ham Campus on evenings. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, practice exercises, and worked examples. Assessment is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll need to register with AAT and book your exams separately. The centre will guide you on when you're ready to sit each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: maintain day-to-day financial records for businesses.
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with transactions and reconciliations.
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay calculations and records.
Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping and financial statements.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broader accounting study covering management accounting, tax, and financial reporting, and a route toward AAT full membership.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: for those aiming toward senior finance roles or chartered accountancy training with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.
