AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Kaplan Birmingham, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If that route does not apply to you, fees may apply. This level 2 aat accounting course covers the core skills employers expect from anyone working in finance, including processing transactions, using accounting software, and understanding the principles behind financial records. The synoptic assessment brings together everything you have studied, so you finish the course ready to sit the exam with a solid grasp of the full syllabus.
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 process financial transactions accurately using double-entry bookkeeping
You'll prepare and reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts
You'll use accounting software to record and manage financial data
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how to apply them
You'll work effectively within a finance team and understand your professional responsibilities
You'll prepare for the AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment, drawing on all units studied
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Kaplan Birmingham, with tutor-led sessions covering each unit in the AAT Foundation syllabus. The course includes a synoptic assessment that tests your knowledge across all units together. Tuition covers the Work Effectively in Finance unit as part of synoptic preparation. Assessment is by AAT examinations, including the Foundation Synoptic Assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Birmingham 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
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and reconciliations
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and credit control
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records
Finance administrator, providing general support across a finance department
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after the Foundation Certificate, covering more complex financial processes and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and opens doors to senior finance roles.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. A route into chartered accountancy for those aiming at professional-level careers in finance.
