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

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
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, sales and purchase ledgers, basic costing, and the business environment. It typically takes 2 months full-time over weekends. You'll need GCSEs at a good level and to be working in a relevant 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. The course is ideally suited to a diverse range of people from school leavers to mature learners and career changers.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate In Computerised Accounting (QCF) is a short qualification to help students develop essential bookkeeping skills. Once completed, they will have developed an understanding of basic accounting practices and techniques including double-entry bookkeeping.

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 learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and how to record transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand how to use sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.
  • You'll apply the principles of bookkeeping controls to check records for accuracy.
  • You'll develop an understanding of basic costing methods.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it relates to accounting practice.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at the centre over weekend sessions. Learning is hands-on, with practical exercises covering bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Assessment is unit-based, covering the four units of the qualification: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment. You'll be assessed through a combination of tasks and tests set by AAT.

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

  • Bookkeeper: record financial transactions for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support day-to-day finance team tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay calculations and records
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin across a business

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 2, covering more advanced financial processes and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader qualification that opens the door to technician-level roles in finance.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior accounting roles and can lead toward ACCA or CIMA membership.

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