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AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Southampton – Kaplan Southampton

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 Southampton. Classes run at Kaplan Southampton, part-time during the day. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise, though a Kaplan Payment Plan is available. This level 2 aat accounting course covers double-entry bookkeeping, costing, and accounting software. It suits anyone new to accounting or working in an accounts department who wants a recognised aat accounting 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 principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll use accounting software to process and manage financial data.
  • You'll calculate costs using basic costing techniques.
  • You'll communicate effectively in a business and finance context.
  • You'll understand the fundamentals of accounting and finance as used in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Southampton. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions covering accounting principles, software, and bookkeeping techniques. 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 Southampton 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.
  • Payroll administrator, handling employee pay and deductions.
  • Finance administrator, supporting day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer invoices and receipts.

What you could study next

After completing this level 2 aat accounting qualification, you can progress to the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, which covers more complex financial processes including tax and financial statements. 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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