Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in London – KBM Accountancy Training, Courses & Recruitment in London – Weekend – Flexible

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in London. Weekend classes run at KBM Accountancy Training, Courses & Recruitment in London, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, accounting software, sales and purchase ledgers, and the basics of costing. You'll work through four units: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment. The course typically takes 2 months. Entry requirements include good GCSEs, and you'll need to be in a relevant job role to complete all units.

Who this course is for

KBM Training and Recruitment with the collaboration of KBM Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors and Institute of Financial Accountants, offers accounting work experience and AAT qualifications.

With this qualification you will build on your knowledge of accounting software packages. You'll learn practical skills, from using accounting software to enter accounting transactions to producing a range of reports. Most students start at Level 2.

Entry requirements

GCSE at good levels and in relevant job role to be able to complete all units required

What you will learn

  • You'll use accounting software to enter and process transactions accurately.
  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping across sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.
  • You'll understand the principles of costing and how costs are recorded.
  • You'll produce a range of accounting reports from software.
  • You'll learn how accounting documents and processes fit together in a business environment.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, with flexible weekend attendance. You'll learn through practical, hands-on training using accounting software and real accounting tasks. Assessment is through the AAT's own assessments for each unit. You'll need to pass all four unit assessments to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. KBM Accountancy Training, Courses & Recruitment in London will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and ledger entries
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining day-to-day financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator: handling employee pay and deductions
  • Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with data entry and reporting
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Most employers expect Level 3 for senior accounts assistant roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: moves into management accounting, budgeting, and financial statements. Opens routes toward ACCA or CIMA membership for those aiming at chartered accountancy.

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