Accounting - Level 2 Certificate (AAT) - Pre-Apprenticeship

This fast-track AAT course is a pre-apprenticeship that has been specifically designed to prepare you for an apprenticeship in accounting. It will provide you with the skills and experience you need to get to the best possible start in the financial world and understand the foundations of accounting.

During the programme, you will experience visits to global firms, workshops and events hosted by CIMA, Goldman Sachs, KPMG and Bank of England, which will help you discover potential career opportunities and gain employability skills to enhance your job prospects.

The course will provide you with a solid foundation in finance administration. You will be learning the skills you need to succeed in the industry.

During the course, you will study modules such as:

• Introduction to bookkeeping transactions and controls
• Principles of costing and the business environment

You will need:

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A*C) including English and Maths
• A reference from your previous school/college, with attendance of over 88%

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

During this course, you will be continuously assessed through skills tests and online exams. There will be 4 end of unit external assessments with this course. All units need to be successfully completed and passed to achieve the qualification.

Books and AAT membershhip costs are covered as part of the programme.

This course will lead to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting. You can then progress to a Level 4 AAT, an apprenticeship degree or employment in the accounting industry.