AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Manchester – Kaplan Online
CostEmployer funded
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Funded through an apprenticeship or your employer. Kaplan Talent Partners lists a fee of £379 if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.
AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Manchester. Classes run at Kaplan Online, part-time over three days. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It suits anyone new to accounting or finance, or those already working in an accounts role who want a formal aat accounting qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Kaplan's Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers a range of basic accounting principles and techniques, from costing and double-entry bookkeeping to using accounting software.
It is ideally suited for someone who is new to accounting and finance, someone who perhaps works in an accounts department but wants to gain a qualification or enhance their foundation knowledge and skills or someone who is looking to change their career. Top five skills you'll gain:
Effective business communication skills including letters, memos and informal reports
Processing payments and receipts
Preparing invoices
Completing bank reconciliations
Using accounting software
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll use costing techniques to understand how businesses track expenses.
You'll work with accounting software to process financial data.
You'll develop business communication skills relevant to finance roles.
You'll understand the principles of accounts payable and receivable.
You'll prepare and check basic financial documents and records.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions over three days, part-time during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led instruction, practical exercises, and use of accounting software. Assessment for the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit each unit assessment when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team.
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions.
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and reconciliations.
Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and credit control.
