AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software (Level 2) with Sage Business Cloud

Is the AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software with Sage Business Cloud suitable for me? 

AAT Accounting Software Level 2 Foundation Award suits anyone looking to make the move into Bookkeeping, and would also be ideal for those who have undertaken the AAT Access Award in Accounting Software.    

This course would be right for you, if:

•    You are unsure where to start a career in bookkeeping.
•    You’re currently in an administration role but would like to improve your current knowledge in Bookkeeping or upskill.
•    You have no previous experience in this sector but would like to study an entry-level bookkeeping qualification.
•    You have access to a PC or Laptop. This course is both Mac and Windows compatible, however, the Sage software is not compatible with Apple Macs (unless Boot Camp is installed).

What jobs can I apply for after my AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software training?

This Level 2 qualification in the AAT Access Award in Accounting Software, provides a logical pathway to work towards a career as a Bookkeeper, using computerised accounting software. You'll be able to support your knowledge in Sage Business Cloud in a business context. 

With the skills gained in this Foundation Award in Accounting Software (Level 2), new career opportunities could include:

•    Clerical Assistant - £17k
•    Accounts Clerk - £19k
•    Accounts Administrator - £20k
•    Finance Assistant - £21k
•    Bookkeeper - £27k

(Source: Payscale)

If you're a business owner you will find this course beneficial, as you'll be able to keep your own books and improve the running of your business. Accountants will be able to accurately report and provide essential information to HMRC for VAT returns.

General Accounting Responsibilities & Salary

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for different areas of a company’s finances, including: 

•    Preparing financial documents (bills and invoices).
•    Completing purchase orders.
•    Managing payroll.
•    Completing bank reconciliations and more.

AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software Level 2 Syllabus

• AAT Level 2 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Level 3 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Level 4 in Accounting – Not applicable.
• AAT Levels 2 & 3 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Levels 3 & 4 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Levels 2, 3, & 4 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.

Learning outcome

•    Understand how to use Sage Business Cloud accounting software.
•    Become proficient in setting up the accounting software.
•    Know how to process sales and purchase transactions.
•    Understand how to process bank and cash transactions.
•    Become confident in ensuring that VAT is posted to the correct account.
•    Learn how to effectively perform period end routine tasks.
•    Discover how to produce professional reports for customers and suppliers (and from the general ledger).

Syllabus

•    Opening Balances and Journals.
•    Sales and Purchase Ledgers Transactions.
•    Bank and Petty Cash Transactions.
•    The Trial Balance and Data Security.

AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software Level 2 Assessment Details

To earn your AAT Level 2 Foundation Award in Accounting Software, you will need to pass a computer-based assessment, which we will help you prepare for through a series of progressive tests, which run throughout our training course. The assessment fee is not included in the cost of the course.

The AAT require all students to join as a student member. Make sure you register as a student member within 14 days of your course start date please. This registration allows you to sit any necessary exams and take advantage of the support and resources available. 

AAT Exams Update - COVID-19

Pearson VUE-owned test centres will be following the recommendations from the CDC and World Health Organization for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting testing candidates and their staff. Candidates are asked to comply with the health and safety guidelines outlined below to keep fellow candidates safe. (Face masks are now required while testing at Pearson VUE-owned test centres).

What you need to know

You will not be admitted to the test centre and should reschedule your exam if:

You have tested positive for COVID-19 (unless you have been symptom-free and fever-free for at least 72 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine and at least 14 days have passed since your last exposure, or you have received two negative COVID-19 test results in a row, 24 hours apart)

You are currently experiencing or have experienced one or more associated symptoms within the last fourteen (14) days (unless You have been symptom-free and fever-free for at least 72 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine):

• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Fever
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Loss of smell

You live with or have had close contact with someone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19 (unless at least 14 days have passed since your last exposure).

Have been or are under home quarantine or centralized observation by government or healthcare authorities (unless at least 14 days have passed since your quarantine or centralized observation has been lifted by the government or healthcare authorities).

Synoptic windows revised

Synoptic window dates have now been confirmed for the remainder of the year and include additional dates to help with planning and potential capacity issues due to social distancing restrictions. Full details can be found here.

Level 2 synoptic assessments

In agreement with Ofqual, the UK qualifications regulator, the AAT has announced the intention to issue calculated results for eligible students studying the Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) and Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business (Level 2).

Full details on the revised synoptic windows can be found here.