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AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP633.00. Material Fee: GBP40.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College City Skills Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers manual bookkeeping systems, VAT control accounts, and digital accounting software. You'll study two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. These give you the practical skills to carry out everyday bookkeeping transactions accurately. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well suited to daytime study alongside other commitments.

Who this course is for

Whether you�re new to bookkeeping or working in accountancy and want to formally recognise your skills, this course is ideal for you. Manual bookkeeping underpins all accountancy and finance roles. Studying this qualification will help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in this area to work in accountancy and finance or to go on to study at university level.

Completing this qualification will enable you to confidently carry out typical bookkeeping transactions, tasks and use of accounting software.

Entry requirements

To enrol on this course you will need GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths. You will also need to provide one reference which can be provided by your employer or previous education establishment. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance.

Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19, who do not hold formal English and maths qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll use manual and digital bookkeeping systems to record financial transactions.
  • You'll process receipts, payments, and related documents accurately.
  • You'll prepare VAT control accounts.
  • You'll maintain receivables and payables ledger accounts.
  • You'll use journals to record and balance transactions.
  • You'll work with accounting software used in finance roles.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Leicester College City Skills Centre over 18 weeks. Learning covers both manual bookkeeping methods and digital accounting software. Assessment is through AAT examinations set by AAT. You'll sit assessments for each unit: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. You'll also need to register as an AAT student member, which carries a separate membership cost.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College City Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that a material fee applies, and you will need to register for AAT student membership separately.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support finance teams with data entry and reconciliation
  • 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 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: the next step if you want to deepen your bookkeeping skills and take on more complex accounts work.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting, and a route toward AAT full membership.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications.
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