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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in York

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free if you're on certain benefits. City of York Council lists a fee of £682.50 if you're not eligible. Contact City of York Council for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in York. Evening classes run at Huntington School, part-time over 21 weeks. It's free for learners on means-tested benefits, and fees may apply for others. These level 2 AAT bookkeeping classes are designed for people who want to build practical bookkeeping skills while fitting study around work or other commitments. You'll cover manual bookkeeping processes and gain an understanding of how accounting software automates those tasks.

Who this course is for

Please note you MUST have compelted the level one bookkeeping qualification either with us or another provider before starting this course.

This qualification allows students to develop specialised skills or to gain recognition for the skills that they already have.

Studying this qualification will give students confidence in manual bookkeeping, with an understanding of how tasks are automated through use of accounting software. This may support them in entering employment or in improving their career prospects. The qualification may help students to enter a financial administration role, help them to gain a promotion or give them the skills to support the financial processes within their own business.

Entry requirements

This course is funded for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area. If you live outside of this area, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.

What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll process sales and purchase ledgers accurately.
  • You'll reconcile bank statements and control accounts.
  • You'll understand VAT principles and how to apply them to transactions.
  • You'll use trial balances to check the accuracy of your records.
  • You'll see how manual bookkeeping tasks are handled by accounting software.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Huntington School on weekday evenings. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is assessed by two computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Both exams test your practical bookkeeping knowledge and skills directly. There is no coursework or portfolio required for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Huntington School 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 assistant: 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 skills beyond bookkeeping into costing and accounting principles.
  • 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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