AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Islington – Kaplan Islington
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 Islington. Classes run at Kaplan Islington, part-time during the day. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others, with a payment plan available. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It runs over 3 days. You'll build the foundation knowledge that employers look for in accounts roles. This level 2 aat accounting qualification is a recognised first step into finance and accounting work.
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 clearly in a business and finance context.
You'll understand the principles that underpin everyday accounting tasks.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Islington. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering accounting principles and practical techniques. Assessment for the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams on completion of each unit.
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.
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay and deductions.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts.
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. Builds toward full AAT membership and opens doors to senior finance roles.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing the AAT pathway.
