Course details

Course Title:

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Course Number:

SKV43135

Venue:

Village Learning Centre

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

18 September 2025

End Date:

16 April 2026

Session Time(s):

18:00 - 21:00

Total Hours:

75

Class Size:

Between 8 and 15 learners

Who is this course for

The AAT level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance.
This course will give you a grounding in the core accounting knowledge and skills needed to progress either to employment or to further study. This qualification is suitable for people studying bookkeeping or returning to work after a break or for anyone wishing to change career. The course is also suitable for people who are working, and want to develop their finance skills and knowledge, and those who are not currently in employment.

What are the entry requirements

You do not need formal qualifications to enrol on this course. However, you will need to have Functional Maths, English and IT skills.
Additionally, before enrolling on the course you will attend an initial assessment to enable the tutor to provide advise if this course is suitable for you.

What will I be learning

This course will help you to develop a strong foundation of bookkeeping knowledge and skills, to work in accountancy and finance or to go on to study higher-level bookkeeping or accountancy.

The qualification is composed of two mandatory units, assessed in two end-of-unit exams:
Introduction to Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping Controls

On the course you will learn about:
Practical accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes.
Checking transactions for accuracy.
Making entries in appropriate books and ledgers.
Calculating sales invoices and credit notes.
Dealing with VAT.
Reconciliation and trial balances.
The relationship between the various accounting records.

How will I be assessed and supported

You will have an Individual Learning Plan to set and review targets and provide feedback, enabling continual reflection and evaluation throughout the course. You will also receive verbal and written feedback on marked work. You will use your ILP to help track and monitor your own progress towards set goals, to support personal development and achievement.
During the course, you will complete two online exams which you need to pass to achieve the qualification.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring a pen and folder.

Any additional costs?

There is an exam registration fee of approximately £194, this fee is set by the exam board so is subject to change.

if you need to re-sit an exam, the fee is £63.00 per unit

You may be eligible for a fee remission if you're claiming eligible benefits or on a low wage. Our staff will confirm this when you complete your initial assessment before enrolling.

What can this course lead to

This course can lead to different courses including:

Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 3 Bookkeeping qualifications.

Additionally, the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping course lead to employment in the following roles:
A clerical assistant
A trainee bookkeeper
An accounts clerk
A finance assistant
An accounts administrator

If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565

Village Learning Centre

Address:
Village Learning Centre, Browning Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8DN

Phone: 01332 956340

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.