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 takes around 2 months to complete. You'll cover double-entry bookkeeping, costing principles, and the business environment, giving you a solid foundation in accounting and finance administration. Units include Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment. Entry requirements include GCSEs at good levels and a relevant job role to complete all units.

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 work with sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
  • You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices.
  • You'll understand bookkeeping controls and how to check transactions for accuracy.
  • You'll learn the principles of costing and how costs are classified and recorded.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how organisations operate financially.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting, full-time during the day. Learning is practical and hands-on, covering bookkeeping and accounting tasks you'd carry out in a real finance role. Assessment is through AAT-set exams for each unit. You'll sit these at an approved assessment centre. The centre will confirm assessment dates and arrangements 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 a finance team 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 deductions

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 2, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader qualification covering management accounting and business awareness.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions toward ACCA or CIMA membership.

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