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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 other commitments. The course typically takes two months and covers double-entry bookkeeping, accounting software, costing principles, and the business environment. You'll work through four units: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you. You'll need GCSEs at a good level to enrol. 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.

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 record and process financial transactions.
  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping across sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.
  • You'll check transactions for accuracy and enter them into the correct books and ledgers.
  • You'll understand the principles of costing and how costs are classified.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it affects accounting practice.
  • You'll produce a range of accounting reports using software.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through AAT-set exams for each unit. You'll sit these when you're ready. Practical exercises using accounting software are built into the course, giving you hands-on experience of the tasks covered in each unit.

What you will need to bring

KBM Training and Recruitment will confirm what you need before you start. You'll need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection to complete the online study and software exercises.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and ledger entries
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff wages using accounting software
  • Finance administrator: supporting a finance team with day-to-day tasks

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 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
  • AAT Bookkeeping qualifications: if you want to specialise in bookkeeping rather than broader accounting.
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