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Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course – KBM Training and Recruitment

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Accounting Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an accounting or finance role, building practical skills alongside your day-to-day responsibilities. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers, basic costing, and the business environment. It typically takes around 2 months to complete. You'll need GCSEs at a good level and to be in a relevant 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 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 the principles of bookkeeping controls.
  • You'll learn the basics of costing to support financial decision-making.
  • You'll explore the business environment and how it relates to accounting practice.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying your skills directly in your workplace. Training is supported through a combination of practical work-based tasks and structured study. Assessment is linked to the AAT qualification units, which cover bookkeeping, costing, and the business environment. You'll complete assessments for each unit to demonstrate your competence before moving to the next.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. KBM Training and Recruitment 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.
  • Finance administrator. Supporting day-to-day financial operations.
  • Payroll administrator. Managing employee pay and records.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Handling supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Managing customer accounts and receipts.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 2, covering more advanced management accounting, financial statements, and tax.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. Prepares you for senior finance roles and is a route toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
  • ACCA Foundation Certificate. For those aiming toward a fully chartered accounting career.
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