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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Sheffield – Kaplan Sheffield

CostEmployer funded
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Funded through an apprenticeship or your employer. Kaplan Talent Partners lists a fee of £399 if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Kaplan Sheffield, part-time during the day. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others, with a payment plan available. This level 2 aat accounting qualification covers core accounting principles, from double-entry bookkeeping and costing to using accounting software. It suits people new to accounting and those already working in finance who want a recognised qualification. The course runs over 3 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

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 to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use costing techniques to support business decision-making.
  • You'll work with accounting software to process financial data.
  • You'll communicate effectively in a business and finance context.
  • You'll understand the principles of accounts preparation and reconciliation.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kaplan Sheffield. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering accounting principles and practical techniques. Assessment is through AAT examinations, which test your knowledge and application of the topics covered across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Sheffield 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 accurate financial records for a business
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day accounting operations
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts
  • Payroll administrator, processing employee pay using accounting systems

What you could study next

After completing this level 2 aat accounting course, you can progress to 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 routes into senior finance roles or further professional study with bodies such as ACCA or CIMA.

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