AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Islington. Classes run at Kaplan Islington, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a payment plan may be available. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers the core skills employers expect from finance support staff, including working effectively in finance and preparing for the synoptic assessment. You'll need a relevant Level 2 qualification, GCSE grades A* to C, or a Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate to join.
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 develop your understanding of how finance functions operate within organisations.
You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
You'll study the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
You'll practise preparing and reconciling accounts.
You'll build knowledge of basic costing techniques.
You'll prepare for the AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment, covering the Work Effectively in Finance unit.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Islington, attending on a day or block release basis over two days. Teaching covers the full syllabus, including revision of earlier units ahead of the synoptic exam. Assessment is through the AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment, which tests your knowledge across the qualification's units in a single exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Islington 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.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and reconciliations.
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and credit control.
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records.
Finance administrator, providing general support across a finance department.
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 financial processes and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming at senior finance roles or wanting to move toward chartered accountancy.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 4 can give you exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams, opening routes to chartered status.
