AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Southwark – Kaplan London Bridge
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 Southwark. Classes run at Kaplan London Bridge, part-time during the day. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others, and a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It runs over 3 days. You'll build a solid grounding in accounting and finance, making it a practical step toward an aat accounting qualification recognised by employers across the sector.
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 principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll use accounting software to process and manage financial data.
You'll calculate costs using basic costing techniques.
You'll communicate effectively in a business and finance context.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to transactions.
You'll prepare and check financial documents including invoices and statements.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan London Bridge. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering accounting principles and practical techniques. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved test centre. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete exams as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan London Bridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Processing invoices, payments, and financial records.
Bookkeeper. Maintaining accurate day-to-day financial accounts.
Finance administrator. Supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Handling customer billing and credit control.
Payroll administrator. Processing employee pay and deductions.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior finance roles and opens routes toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
ACCA Foundation in Accountancy. For those aiming toward full chartered accountant status.
