Bookkeeping in Education - Level 2

In this Level 2 national qualification you'll learn how to manage the books of an educational establishment, including the foundations of accountancy and double-entry bookkeeping.

Using the experience of our professional training team, we have developed a comprehensive online, and tutor-led, learning package to help you quickly gain the knowledge and skills required to pass the Bookkeeping in Education qualification.

There are 14 lessons within this qualification all tailored to bookkeeping in educational establishments, including:.

Introduction to Bookkeeping - An introduction to the world of accountancy, VAT and bookkeeping in educational establishments
Buying Goods and Services - Purchasing regulations, documents, payment methods and how to record accounting entries for purchases
Selling Goods and Services - Sales documentation, customer statements and how to record accounting entries for sales
Receipts and Payments - How to record accounting entries for receipts and payments, purchasing cards and petty cash
Payroll - An introduction to payroll and how to record accounting entries for payroll transactions
Capital and Fixed Assets - An introduction to capital expenditure and fixed assets and how to record accounting entries for acquisitions
Period End - Period End processes, recording journals and completing a bank reconciliation
Trial Balance - An introduction to the Financial Statements and the preparation of the Trial Balance

Each lesson provides practical, real-world accounting and finance knowledge that you can put to use from day one.

The qualification has been fully mapped to the Professional Standards issued by the Institute for School Business Leadership (ISBL). Further information can be found by visiting their ISBL website.

There are no entry requirements to take this qualification. Level 2 is suitable for people with GCSEs and those already working in a finance role within an educational establishment.

Studying for any qualification is a commitment, both in terms of time and funding. We have developed both tutor-led and online learning options to provide you with the training and support needed to pass the qualification, at the same time as providing value for money.

Total study time - 50 hours

Online open-book assessment

Online learning package

Online lessons - Engaging and interactive bite-sized online lessons allowing you to learn at a time convenient to you
Learning Hub - Exclusive access to our online Learning Hub to help you manage your learning
Knowledge checks - Regular knowledge checks to help keep your learning on track and achieve success
Support helpline - Access to our dedicated support line when you need extra support and guidance

The cost for purchasing the bookkeeping qualification online learning package is £200.

To book on the online Bookkeeping in Educational Establishments course, please complete and submit the online order form (opens new window).

Tutor-led learning

(Please note: The tutor-led version of the course is not currently being delivered. Please contact us for further details at financequalifications@norfolk.gov.uk.)

Tutor-led sessions - Benefit from 3 days of tutor-led courses delivered by our qualified trainers
Learning Hub - Exclusive access to our online Learning Hub to help you manage your learning
Practice assessments - Develop your assessment technique with practice assessments to help you achieve success
Support helpline - Access to our dedicated support line when you need extra support and guidance

The cost for purchasing the tutor-led bookkeeping qualification is £600.

Download our 2023-2024 brochure for Finance in Education qualifications (PDF) [237KB].

To find out further information, please call us on 01603 306407 or email financequalifications@norfolk.gov.uk.