AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Kaplan Hammersmith
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 Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Kaplan Hammersmith, part-time during the day. The course runs over 3 days. Funding may be available through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software, giving you a solid grounding in core accounting principles. It suits anyone new to accounting or finance, or those already working in an accounts role who want a recognised aat accounting qualification. You'll finish with the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, Level 2.
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 develop effective business communication skills relevant to finance roles.
You'll understand the principles behind financial statements and accounts.
You'll handle accounts payable and receivable processes.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Hammersmith. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering accounting principles and practical techniques. Assessment is through AAT's set examinations, which you sit at an approved test centre. Each unit is assessed separately, so you build and demonstrate knowledge as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Hammersmith 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 financial records for businesses
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and related records
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 2, covering more complex accounting tasks including financial statements and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior accounting roles and exemptions toward chartered qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
ACCA Foundation in Accountancy: for those aiming toward full chartered accountant status.
