AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Leicester – Kaplan Leicester – 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 Leicester. Classes run at Kaplan Leicester, part-time on a day or block release basis. Funding may be available through a Government Apprenticeship, so the course may be free for some learners. Fees may apply for others. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers the core skills employers look for in finance roles, including working effectively in finance and preparing for the Foundation Synoptic Assessment. The course takes 2 days. You'll sit a synoptic exam that draws on all your earlier units.

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 your understanding of how finance teams operate in a workplace setting.
  • You'll learn the principles covered in the Work Effectively in Finance unit.
  • You'll revisit and consolidate knowledge from earlier units in the AAT Level 2 syllabus.
  • You'll prepare for the Foundation Synoptic Assessment exam.
  • You'll practise applying accounting knowledge across integrated scenarios.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Kaplan Leicester on a day or block release basis. The course focuses on the Foundation Synoptic Assessment, which tests your knowledge across multiple units in a single exam. Teaching covers the Work Effectively in Finance unit alongside recap of earlier units. Assessment is by synoptic exam.

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 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 day-to-day 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 financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • 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.

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