AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Norwich. Classes run at Kaplan Norwich, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. If that route does not apply to you, fees may apply. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers the core skills employers expect from finance staff, including working effectively in finance and preparing for the Foundation Synoptic Assessment. The course takes 2 days.
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 develop your understanding of how finance teams operate within organisations.
You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately.
You'll practise double-entry bookkeeping and the principles behind it.
You'll cover the Work Effectively in Finance unit, assessed in the synoptic exam.
You'll consolidate learning from earlier units to prepare for the Foundation Synoptic Assessment.
You'll build your ability to apply accounting knowledge in workplace scenarios.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Norwich on a day or block release timetable. Teaching covers the synoptic assessment syllabus, including the Work Effectively in Finance unit. You'll be assessed through the Foundation Synoptic Assessment (FSYA), a formal exam that draws on knowledge from across the qualification. Classroom sessions give you the chance to recap earlier units and work through exam-style questions before you sit.
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, payments and financial records.
Finance administrator. Supporting day-to-day finance operations in an office.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier invoices and payment runs.
Sales ledger clerk. Handling customer invoices and credit control.
Payroll administrator. Processing employee pay and deductions.
Bookkeeper. Maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering more complex financial processes and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Leads toward full AAT membership and opens doors to senior finance roles.
ACCA or CIMA. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing the AAT suite.
