AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Norwich. Evening AAT accounting classes run at Kaplan Norwich, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 6 days and covers core accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. You'll cover business communication skills alongside the technical accounting content. Entry requirements include GCSE grades A* to C or equivalent.
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 techniques to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll use costing methods to support basic management accounting tasks.
You'll work with accounting software to process financial data.
You'll develop effective business communication skills for an accounts environment.
You'll understand core accounting principles used in finance departments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Norwich in the evenings. Teaching covers accounting theory and practical exercises. Assessment for the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is through 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 Norwich 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 businesses
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing in an accounts department
Finance administrator, providing general support across a finance function
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 management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and opens routes into roles such as management accountant or finance manager.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountancy after completing the AAT accounting qualification.
