AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Grimsby – Kaplan Grimsby
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 £399 if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.
AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Kaplan Grimsby, 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. You'll cover core accounting principles including double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. The level 2 aat accounting classes run over 3 days. This is a recognised aat accounting qualification that employers in finance and accounts departments look for.
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 support business decision-making.
You'll work with accounting software to process financial data.
You'll communicate effectively in a business and finance context.
You'll understand the principles of accounts payable and receivable.
You'll prepare basic financial statements and reports.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Grimsby. Learning is delivered through taught classes, practical exercises, and working through real accounting scenarios. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams for each unit. You'll sit these exams when you're ready, and your results count toward your Foundation Certificate in Accounting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Grimsby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments day to day
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and records
Finance administrator, supporting an accounts team with core tasks
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers financial statements, tax, and management accounting in more depth.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Takes you to technician level and opens the door to roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
ACCA or CIMA. AAT qualifications can earn you exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams if you want to qualify as a chartered accountant.
