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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Newcastle upon Tyne – Kaplan Newcastle – 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.

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About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Kaplan Newcastle, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course 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 skills employers expect from finance and accounting staff, including the Work Effectively in Finance unit and a synoptic assessment that draws on all your earlier learning. The course runs over 2 days.

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 to work effectively in a finance environment.
  • You'll learn to process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll study the principles of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • You'll practise preparing and checking financial records.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to sit the AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment.
  • You'll recap and consolidate learning from earlier units ahead of the exam.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Newcastle on a day or block release timetable. The course includes tutor-led sessions covering the full syllabus. Assessment is through the AAT Foundation Synoptic Assessment (FSYA), a formal exam that tests your knowledge across all units. The Work Effectively in Finance unit is assessed only through this synoptic exam.

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 for a business
  • Finance administrator, supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier payments and reconciliations
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and credit control
  • Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and records
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses

What you could study next

After your level 2 aat accounting qualification, the natural next step is the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. That covers more complex financial processes, including final accounts and tax. From there, the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting opens doors to senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.

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