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

CostFREE
Duration4 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Evening classes run at Kaplan Newcastle, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If that route does not apply to you, a payment plan may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Over 6 days of classroom sessions, you'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. This level 2 aat accounting course suits anyone new to accounting or finance, including those already working in an accounts department who want a formal aat accounting qualification.

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

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classroom sessions at Kaplan Newcastle. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction covering accounting principles and practical techniques. Assessment for the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams on completion of each unit.

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, payments, and financial records
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
  • Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoices and credit control

What you could study next

After completing this Level 2 AAT Accounting Qualification, the natural next step is the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. That qualification covers more complex financial processes, including final accounts and tax. From there, the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting opens the door to senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.

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