AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Glasgow. Evening classes run at Kaplan Glasgow, part-time over 6 days. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a payment plan may be available. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It suits those new to accounting and those already working in finance who want a recognised aat accounting qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level 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 principles to record financial transactions.
You'll use costing techniques to support basic management accounting tasks.
You'll work with accounting software to process financial data.
You'll develop effective business communication skills for an accounting environment.
You'll understand the principles of VAT and how it applies to business transactions.
You'll prepare and reconcile basic financial records.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Glasgow during evening sessions. Learning is tutor-led, with exercises and worked examples to build your accounting skills. Assessment is through AAT's 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 Glasgow 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 financial records for small businesses.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts.
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records.
Finance administrator, providing general support in an accounts department.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and more senior finance roles.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT membership can give you exemptions from some early ACCA and CIMA exams, opening routes into chartered accountancy.
