AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Leicester – Kaplan Leicester
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 £399 if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.
AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Leicester. Classes run at Kaplan Leicester, part-time during the day over 3 days. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. You'll build a solid grounding in accounting principles, making it a practical step into finance work. The aat accounting classes are structured to fit around other commitments.
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 core accounting principles used in accounts departments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Leicester, with tutor-led sessions across the 3-day course. Assessment is set by AAT and includes computer-based exams that test your knowledge and practical accounting skills. You'll complete assessments for each unit of the qualification before progressing.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Leicester 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 day-to-day financial records
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: moves into budgeting, financial performance, and preparing you for technician-level roles.
ACCA or CIMA: professional accountancy qualifications for those aiming toward chartered status after completing AAT.
