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Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Birmingham – KBM Training And Recruitment Birmingham – 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 Birmingham. Weekend classes run at KBM Training And Recruitment Birmingham, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. The course typically takes 2 months full-time. You'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, costing principles, and the business environment. This free AAT accounting course suits a wide range of learners, from those new to finance to career changers building on existing experience. Entry requirements include GCSEs at a good level and relevance to the job role.

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 learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and how to record transactions accurately.
  • You'll understand how to use sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.
  • You'll apply principles of costing to support basic financial decision-making.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it relates to accounting practice.
  • You'll develop skills in checking transactions for accuracy and entering them into appropriate books and ledgers.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run at weekends. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions and hands-on practical exercises. Assessment is through AAT-set assessments for each unit. You'll need to pass all required units to earn the Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting. The centre will confirm the exact assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. KBM Training And Recruitment Birmingham 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 managing payroll records
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: tracking customer accounts and receipts

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: takes you to technician level and can support progression toward chartered accountancy routes such as ACCA or CIMA.
  • AAT bookkeeping qualifications: if you want to focus specifically on bookkeeping rather than the full accounting pathway.
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