AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Eastbourne

Cost£434.00 There is a £73 AAT registration. Details of how to register directly to AAT will be available in class.
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, part-time during the day. Entry requires completion of a Level 1 bookkeeping qualification. The course runs over 20 weeks and covers the core skills employers look for in bookkeeping and accounting roles. AAT Level 2 bookkeeping classes cover double-entry bookkeeping, ledgers, and financial transactions. The course costs £434, with a separate £73 AAT registration fee payable directly to AAT. You'll leave with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

Develop your bookkeeping skills by joining us on this well recognised AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. It is a progression from the AAT Level 1 Certificate in Bookkeeping, and is ideal for those wanting a career in the accounting field or to set up their own business as a bookkeeper.For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths

Entry requirements

Completion of Bookkeeping Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process transactions in sales, purchases, and general ledgers.
  • You'll reconcile bank statements and identify discrepancies.
  • You'll prepare and check basic financial documents, including invoices and receipts.
  • You'll understand VAT principles and how they apply to business transactions.
  • You'll use control accounts to verify the accuracy of ledger entries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. Assessment is set by AAT and includes computer-based exams that test your knowledge and practical bookkeeping skills. You'll need to register with AAT to sit the assessments. Your tutor will guide you through the syllabus in class, and you'll practise applying bookkeeping techniques through exercises and worked examples.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper. Manage day-to-day financial records for businesses.
  • Accounts assistant. Support an accounts team with data entry and reconciliations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer accounts and chase outstanding invoices.
  • Payroll assistant. Help process staff wages using financial records.
  • Self-employed bookkeeper. Offer bookkeeping services to small businesses.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering costing and accounting software.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. The next step toward a full accounting technician qualification, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and financial statements.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior accounting roles and is a stepping stone toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

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