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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, so you can fit learning around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers, basic costing, and the business environment. You'll work through four units: 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. The course typically takes 2 months to complete.

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 AAT Level 2 Certificate In 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 how to record transactions using the double-entry bookkeeping system.
  • You'll understand how to use sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll apply bookkeeping controls to check transactions for accuracy.
  • You'll learn the principles of basic costing for business.
  • You'll understand the business environment and how it relates to accounting practice.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on computer-marked tests for each unit. You complete each unit assessment online. KBM Training and Recruitment uses practical, work-based scenarios to support your learning alongside the AAT syllabus.

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, payments, and ledger entries
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for businesses
  • Finance administrator: supporting accounts teams with day-to-day tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: processing staff wages and records

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward ACCA or CIMA membership.
  • AAT Bookkeeping qualifications: if you want to specialise in bookkeeping rather than broader accounting.
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