Level 2

This qualification is intended for those either working or aspiring to work, in a bookkeeping position to gain an understanding of the processing role. It is the progression route through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications for those with AAT Level 1 Access, or for those without the experience of double entry book keeping. The course is delivered by an experienced, supportive team of qualified and experienced staff at West Suffolk College, Sudbury Learning Centre.

This course will run on an evening for 18 weeks at 18.00-21.00 start dates will be confirmed. 

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An Accounts or finance assistant  is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business. The Accounts or finance assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business. An Accounts or finance assistant's work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry. Accounts or finance assistant can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts or finance assistant may work in-house for an organisation or they might work for accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.

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An Accounts or finance assistant  is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business. The Accounts or finance assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business. An Accounts or finance assistant's work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry. Accounts or finance assistant can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts or finance assistant may work in-house for an organisation or they might work for accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.

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West Suffolk College are offering the first two Units of the CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply over a six week course commencing Thursday 23 May 2024.

This is the ideal starting qualification for anyone new to the profession or anyone looking to aspire to move into a procurement and supply career.  Undertaking these two Units will give a solid grounding and upon successful completion of examinations will gain CIPS Level 2 Unit Accreditation and knowledge to progress with confidence to the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply.

The modules covered are as follows:

L2M1  Introducing Procurement and Supply

Within this module students will understand the role of procurement and supply in organisations, identify common procurement terms and understand the impact of procurement and supply along with learning the 'five rights' of procurement and supply.

L2M2 Procurement and Supply Operations

Within this module students will study types of organisation, how they operate and contractual agreements and identify sources of information on supplier and learn pricing techniques.

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This course is suitable for students that have a basic understanding of what is involved with the process of keeping books and financial records.

This is an online self-study course with all course materials and activities provided.

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