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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. Weekend classes run at KBM Training And Recruitment Barking, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers, principles of costing, and the business environment. You'll gain hands-on experience with computerised accounting systems alongside the underpinning theory. The course typically takes 2 months full-time. Entry requirements include GCSEs at a good level and relevant job-role experience.

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, credit notes, and purchase documents.
  • You'll work with sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll use computerised accounting software to enter and manage financial data.
  • 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 check transactions for accuracy and post them to the correct books.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the centre. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions and practical exercises using computerised accounting systems. Assessment is based on the units set by AAT, covering bookkeeping controls, costing principles, and the business environment. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

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 a business
  • 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 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and financial statements. Required to progress toward full AAT membership.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and exemptions toward ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping: a focused route if you want to specialise in bookkeeping rather than broader accounting.
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