AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Nottingham – Kaplan Nottingham – 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.

About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Kaplan Nottingham, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a payment plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers the core skills employers look for in finance and accounting roles, including working effectively in finance and preparing for the synoptic assessment. The course runs over two 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 finance teams work in organisations.
  • You'll learn how to process financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll study double-entry bookkeeping and the principles behind it.
  • You'll practise preparing and checking financial records.
  • You'll cover the Work Effectively in Finance unit, assessed in the synoptic exam.
  • You'll recap earlier units to consolidate your knowledge ahead of the synoptic assessment.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Nottingham, with day or block release attendance. The course includes a Foundation Synoptic Assessment (FSYA), which tests your knowledge across multiple units in a single exam. Teaching covers both the individual unit content and the synoptic exam syllabus, giving you time to revisit earlier material before the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Nottingham 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.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer transactions and receipts.
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day accounting tasks.
  • Payroll assistant, helping to process staff wages and records.
  • 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. Takes you to technician level and opens routes into chartered accountancy training with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.
  • ACCA Foundation in Accountancy. For those looking to move toward a professional chartered accountancy qualification.

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