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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Wakefield

Cost£345 Additional fees: All students are required to register with AAT upon enrolment and purchase study books to support the course. Students will pay these fees directly to the providers..
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Wakefield. Evening classes run at Wakefield College, part-time over 3 months. The course uses a blended approach, combining face-to-face teaching with self-study. You'll cover the core principles of bookkeeping and accounting, building the practical skills that employers look for in finance roles. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. You'll also need to register with AAT on enrolment and purchase study books directly from them.

Who this course is for

This introduction to the subject will also appeal to those wishing to embark on a professional career in accountancy. This course will benefit those who are working in a role requiring accountancy and book-keeping skills, or are wishing to learn these skills.

Wakefield Evening course will be carried out using a blended approach which consists of both face to face teaching and self study. The full day at Wakefield will be all face to face teaching.

Whichever method of study is chosen, there will be additional learning at home required to support your studies.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.

OR

Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping
  • You'll process sales and purchase ledgers
  • You'll reconcile bank statements and cash books
  • You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions
  • You'll prepare and check basic financial documents
  • You'll use control accounts to verify the accuracy of ledger entries

How you will learn

Classes at Wakefield College combine face-to-face teaching with self-study. You'll be assessed through AAT's computer-based assessments, which test your knowledge and practical bookkeeping skills. These are taken at an approved assessment centre and marked externally by AAT.

What you will need to bring

All students must register with AAT on enrolment and purchase study books directly from AAT. These costs are separate from the course fee. Wakefield College 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 records and calculations
  • 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, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
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