AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Kaplan Hammersmith – Day or block release

CostFREE
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Kaplan Hammersmith on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. A Kaplan Payment Plan is available for those who pay fees. You'll study the core areas of the AAT Level 2 syllabus, including working effectively in finance, and prepare for the Foundation Synoptic Assessment. The course runs over 2 days. This is the level 2 aat accounting qualification that opens the door to junior finance roles.

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

Entry requirements

Level 2 (Level 5 Scotland) GCSE (grades A*-C) Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of how finance functions operate within a business.
  • You'll learn to process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll study the principles of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting.
  • You'll prepare for the Foundation Synoptic Assessment by revisiting all core units.
  • You'll build knowledge of the Work Effectively in Finance unit, which is assessed in the synoptic exam.
  • You'll practise applying your learning across integrated accounting tasks.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Kaplan Hammersmith on a day or block release schedule. Teaching covers the full AAT Level 2 syllabus, with dedicated time to recap earlier units before the Foundation Synoptic Assessment. Assessment is through AAT's synoptic exam, which tests your knowledge across the qualification as a whole. The Foundation Synoptic Assessment (FSYA) is the primary assessed component at this level.

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 basic bookkeeping
  • Finance administrator: supporting day-to-day financial operations
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: processing employee pay with support from senior staff
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for a business

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA or CIMA: professional qualifications for those aiming toward chartered accountant status, with AAT exemptions available.

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