AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study the AAT bookkeeping qualification, covering the core skills employers look for in finance and accounts roles. AAT Level 2 bookkeeping classes cover topics including double-entry bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, and basic financial documents. The AAT Level 2 bookkeeping certificate is recognised by employers across accounting and finance.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
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 produce a trial balance.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll use control accounts to verify the accuracy of ledger entries.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Shrewsbury College. Learning is supported by tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when you and your tutor agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College 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 processing.
Purchase ledger clerk: manage supplier invoices and payment records.
Sales ledger clerk: process customer invoices and chase outstanding payments.
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay and deductions records.
Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors.
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 a full accounting technician role, covering advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
