AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Liverpool – Kaplan Liverpool

CostEmployer funded
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT 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.

About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Kaplan Liverpool, part-time during the day. The course runs over 3 days. It may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others, with a payment plan available. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers the core principles of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. It suits anyone new to accounting or working in a finance role who wants a formal qualification.

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

Entry requirements

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

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping techniques to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use costing methods to understand how businesses manage expenses.
  • You'll work with accounting software to process financial data.
  • You'll develop effective business communication skills relevant to finance roles.
  • You'll understand the principles of accounts payable and receivable.
  • You'll prepare and check basic financial records and reports.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Liverpool. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering each topic in the qualification. Assessment is through AAT's computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved test centre. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete exams as you progress through the course rather than all at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Liverpool 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.
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer billing and credit control.
  • Payroll administrator, processing employee wages and records.

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. Prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA Qualification. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status, AAT provides recognised exemptions from early ACCA papers.

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