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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Weymouth

Cost£591.00
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start19 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth Library and Learning Centre on Tuesday mornings, 10am to 1pm. The course runs for 21 weeks and covers both manual and computerised bookkeeping. Concessions are available, so fees may be lower depending on your circumstances. You'll study two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. These cover the double-entry skills and financial knowledge that most bookkeeping and accounting roles require. The AAT Level 2 aat bookkeeping classes are part-time, making them manageable alongside other commitments.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the Accounting sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in bookkeeping, accounting or financial and business administration.

The AAT Level 2 Pathway; Certificate in Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to further their studies of bookkeeping and gain a competence qualification at Level 2 of the National Framework from a point of some previous experience and successful completion of Bookkeeping Level 1. Candidates wishing to join this course need to have a basic understanding of manual double entry bookkeeping.

You must be able to attend one of our centres in Bournemouth or Poole to sit the exam/exams.

This course is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to progress to the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping techniques to record financial transactions.
  • You'll process transactions using both manual and computerised methods.
  • You'll understand the principles of bookkeeping controls and why they matter.
  • You'll reconcile accounts and identify errors in financial records.
  • You'll develop the core skills needed for bookkeeping and accounting job roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Weymouth Library and Learning Centre, with weekly Tuesday morning sessions over 21 weeks. The course covers both manual bookkeeping methods and computerised systems. Assessment is through AAT's own exams for each unit. You'll sit these at an approved test centre, and your tutor will guide you on when and how to book them.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses or sole traders.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with day-to-day transactions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process and record supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and credit control.
  • 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 becoming a qualified accounting technician, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the final AAT level, recognised by employers for senior finance roles and as a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications.
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