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Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course Online – KBM Training and Recruitment

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and personal commitments. The course typically takes 2 months to complete. You'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers, principles of costing, and the business environment. Units include Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment. Entry requirements include GCSEs at a good level and relevant work experience to complete all units. This free AAT accounting qualification is a recognised step into finance and accounting work.

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 apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process sales invoices and credit notes using correct accounting documents.
  • You'll maintain sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll use bookkeeping controls to check transactions for accuracy.
  • You'll understand the principles of costing and how costs are classified.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it affects financial decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through units at your own pace. Learning is delivered digitally, covering both theory and practical bookkeeping tasks. Assessment is unit by unit, with each unit assessed separately before you progress. You'll need to demonstrate competence across all four units to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. KBM Training and Recruitment will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments in a finance team
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for a business
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator, supporting payroll processing and records
  • Finance administrator, providing general accounting support in an office

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, the natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a broader qualification that opens the door to more senior finance roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, for those aiming toward management accounting or further professional study with ACCA or CIMA.
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