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Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in London – KBM Training And Recruitment

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

Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in London. Classes run at KBM Training And Recruitment, full-time during the day. This level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification covers double-entry bookkeeping, accounting documents, and ledger entries. You'll study two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. The course takes around 2 months to complete. It's a recognised AAT bookkeeping certificate that employers in accounting and finance look for. Entry requirements include GCSEs at a good level and relevant work experience or 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 AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping 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 the double-entry bookkeeping system to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process sales invoices and credit notes.
  • You'll enter transactions into the correct books and ledgers.
  • You'll work with associated accounting documents and understand their purpose.
  • You'll check transactions for accuracy before recording them.
  • You'll understand the principles of bookkeeping controls.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre in London. Teaching draws on practical accounting work, with hands-on exercises using real bookkeeping processes. Assessment is through AAT-set exams for each unit. You'll sit an exam for Introduction to Bookkeeping and a separate exam for Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. Both are computer-based assessments marked by AAT.

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

  • Bookkeeper: record day-to-day financial transactions for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support the finance team with data entry and reconciliations
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts
  • Finance administrator: handle financial records and reporting tasks
  • Payroll assistant: process employee pay using bookkeeping principles

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: adds two further units (Principles of Costing and The Business Environment) to complete the full Level 2 accounting qualification.
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the next step for those wanting to move into more senior finance roles, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
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