Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course Online – KBM Training and Recruitment

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course. Study online at your own pace, completing the course in around 2 months. This free AAT bookkeeping course covers double-entry bookkeeping, accounting documents, transactions, sales invoices, and credit notes. The level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification is made up of two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. You'll need GCSEs at a good level and to be working in a relevant role to complete all units. Employers recognise the AAT bookkeeping certificate as a solid foundation in bookkeeping practice.

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 accurately.
  • You'll process accounting documents including sales invoices and credit notes.
  • You'll record transactions in the correct books and ledgers.
  • You'll check transactions for accuracy before entering them into records.
  • You'll understand basic accounting practices and bookkeeping controls.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. Assessment is set by AAT and covers the knowledge and skills from both units. You'll complete assessments online. KBM Training and Recruitment will guide you through the course and confirm assessment arrangements before you start.

What you will need to bring

KBM Training and Recruitment will confirm what you need before you start. Most materials are provided as part of the online course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: maintain financial records for a business
  • Accounts assistant: support day-to-day accounting tasks
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process and record supplier invoices
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoicing and payments
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and processing
  • Finance administrator: provide general financial admin support

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 Certificate in Bookkeeping: takes your bookkeeping knowledge further, covering more complex financial processes.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a broader accounting qualification that opens the door to roles such as accounts technician and assistant accountant.

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