AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Newcastle upon Tyne – Kaplan Newcastle
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 Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Kaplan Newcastle, 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, and a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. You'll build the foundation knowledge that employers look for in accounts roles. It suits anyone new to accounting or working in an accounts department who wants a recognised aat accounting 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
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles 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 the principles of accounts payable and receivable.
You'll prepare and check basic financial documents and records.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Newcastle. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering each topic in the qualification. Assessment is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit exams for each unit as you complete it, so you build toward the full Certificate progressively.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Newcastle 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 financial records for small businesses
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records
Finance administrator, providing general support across an accounts department
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Opens the door to more senior finance roles.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. For those aiming at management accounting or part-qualification toward chartered status with ACCA or CIMA.
ACCA Foundation in Accountancy. For learners who want to move toward full chartered accountancy.
