AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Nottingham. Evening classes run at Kaplan Nottingham, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Funding may be available through a Government Apprenticeship. Fees may apply for other learners. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing, and accounting software. It runs over 6 days of classroom sessions. You'll cover the core principles that employers look for in accounts roles. A level 2 aat accounting qualification gives you a solid foundation to build on.
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 to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll use accounting software to process and manage financial data.
You'll work with basic costing principles to support business decisions.
You'll develop effective business communication skills for a finance environment.
You'll understand the fundamentals of accounts payable and receivable.
You'll prepare and check basic financial documents and records.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Nottingham during evening sessions. Learning is tutor-led, covering accounting principles through worked examples and practice exercises. Assessment for the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit exams when you're ready, not at a fixed date.
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 day to day.
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoices and receipts.
Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing in a finance team.
Finance administrator, general financial record-keeping and reporting.
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. Covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Builds toward full AAT membership and opens doors to senior finance roles.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing the AAT route.
