AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Ipswich – Kaplan Ipswich – Day or block release

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

Funded through an apprenticeship or your employer. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.

About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Kaplan Ipswich, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Other learners can access a payment plan, so fees may apply. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers the core skills employers expect from anyone starting out in finance, including working effectively in a finance environment. You'll sit a synoptic assessment that draws together everything you've studied. The course typically runs over two days of structured classroom-based learning.

Who this course is for

kaplan's Foundation Synoptic Assessment (FSYA) courses all cover the syllabus areas relating to the Work Effectively in Finance (WEFN) unit, which is assessed only as part of the synoptic exam. They also provide you with an opportunity to recap on your learning from earlier units to ensure you are well prepared and confident ahead of the exam. Find out more about what a synoptic assessment is.

Entry requirements

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

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in a finance environment.
  • You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll practise preparing and checking basic financial records.
  • You'll build the skills to use accounting software and spreadsheets in a finance role.
  • You'll prepare for the AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment, drawing on all units studied.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Ipswich on a day or block release basis. Teaching covers the full AAT Level 2 syllabus, including the Work Effectively in Finance unit. Assessment is through a synoptic exam that tests your knowledge across all units. The classroom sessions include recap of earlier units to prepare you for the synoptic assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Ipswich 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 a finance team with day-to-day tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: processing employee pay using financial records
  • 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 more complex accounting tasks and preparing you for technician-level roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to a higher level of financial management and analysis, and can lead toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

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