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

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course in Birmingham. Classes run at KBM Training And Recruitment Birmingham, full-time during the day. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers, basic costing, and the business environment. It takes around 2 months to complete. You'll study four units: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment. Entry requires GCSEs at a good level and relevant work experience or a role in the sector.

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 learn how accounting documents and processes fit together.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the business environment and its relevance to accounting.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at the centre, full-time during the day. Learning is structured around the four units of the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Assessment is set by AAT and includes computer-based exams for each unit. Practical exercises and worked examples support your understanding throughout the course.

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
  • Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: recording customer payments and chasing debts
  • Payroll administrator: processing employee pay and deductions

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax. Required to progress toward full AAT membership.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader qualification covering management accounting, business awareness, and financial statements.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions toward ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications.

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