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Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Barking – KBM Training And Recruitment Barking – Weekend – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Barking. Classes run at KBM Training And Recruitment Barking on weekends, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. The course runs over 2 months full-time and 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 requires GCSEs at a good level and a relevant job role background.

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 apply double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll work with sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.
  • You'll understand basic costing principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how organisations operate financially.
  • You'll process accounting documents and enter transactions into appropriate books.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre on weekends. Learning is practical and hands-on, working through real accounting tasks alongside your studies. Assessment is through AAT-set exams for each unit. You'll sit assessments for Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. KBM Training And Recruitment Barking 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 accurate financial records for businesses
  • Finance administrator: supporting day-to-day financial operations
  • Payroll assistant: calculating wages and processing payroll data
  • 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 hiring for accounts roles look for Level 3 as a minimum.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you toward management accounting and financial statements, and can lead to exemptions from ACCA and CIMA exams.
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