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Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping 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 Bookkeeping Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, building practical bookkeeping skills in a real job role. The course covers two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. You'll develop competency in double-entry bookkeeping, accounting documents, sales invoices, credit notes, and ledger entries. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults typically takes around 2 months to complete. Entry requirements include GCSEs at a good level and being in a relevant job role. You'll finish with the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

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 double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process accounting documents including sales invoices and credit notes.
  • You'll enter transactions into appropriate books and ledgers.
  • You'll check transactions for accuracy and correct errors.
  • You'll understand bookkeeping controls and how they protect financial records.
  • You'll work with purchase, sales, and general ledger entries.

How you will learn

You train in your workplace, applying bookkeeping skills directly to your job role. The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is assessed through computer-based assessments set by AAT. These cover the two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. You sit the assessments when you're ready.

What you will need to bring

KBM Training and Recruitment will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need to be working in a relevant job role to complete the practical elements of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for businesses
  • Accounts assistant: support day-to-day finance team tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records
  • Finance administrator: general financial admin and reporting support

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: adds two further units (Principles of Costing and The Business Environment) to broaden your accounting knowledge.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career in professional accounting, covering more advanced financial processes and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for senior finance roles and partial exemptions from ACCA and CIMA exams.
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