Adult Courses, Adult: Intermediate

Bookkeeping Level 2 Award (AAT)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students.
  • A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
  • The course fee listed is the maximum you could pay.
  • No payment is required when you apply. After submitting your application, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your eligibility for free or discounted fees and guide you through the next steps.
  • You might be surprised at how many ways you can qualify for funding. Check your eligibility here.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential.

Course information

The Bookkeeping Level 2 Award (AAT) provides an introduction to basic bookkeeping practices. The qualification includes understanding of financial statements, VAT, and double-entry bookkeeping, essential for beginner bookkeeping roles.

Suitable for beginner bookkeepers looking to formalise their skills and gain a recognised qualification.

Depending on the campus you study at, part of this course will be delivered through our flexible Online and On Campus model with Mindful Education.

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 4-5 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

Please note that the scheduled day of the week for class may be subject to change.

Select your campus option to apply

Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 15/09/2025
End: 27/02/2026
To be confirmed
£555.00
Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 06/01/2026
End: 30/06/2026
Thu (10:45 - 17:15)
£555.00
Start: 21/04/2026
End: 22/09/2026
Mon (09:30 - 15:15)
£555.00

What Can This Course Lead To

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher level AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).

Students completing this Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping may wish to go on and complete the full Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting. If you do choose to continue your studies in this way, then your achievements in the Bookkeeping qualification are carried over to the longer Accounting qualification.

Under the National Skills Fund initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

Career opportunities
The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Clerical Assistant, Trainee Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Finance Assistant and Accounts Administrator.

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