Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course covers double-entry bookkeeping, accounting documents, sales invoices, credit notes, and how to record transactions accurately in books and ledgers. Two units make up the course: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. It typically takes around 2 months to complete. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults is a recognised level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification that employers in finance and accounts look for.
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 understand how the double-entry bookkeeping system works
You'll record financial transactions accurately in the correct books and ledgers
You'll prepare credit notes and calculate sales invoices
You'll process associated accounting documents and understand their purpose
You'll apply bookkeeping controls to check transactions for accuracy
You'll develop the skills needed for basic accounting practices in a workplace setting
How you will learn
You study online, working through the course material at your own pace. The qualification is assessed through two computer-based exams set by AAT: one for Introduction to Bookkeeping and one for Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. You sit these exams when you are ready. KBM Training and Recruitment will guide you through preparation and confirm the exam arrangements before you start.
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: recording day-to-day financial transactions for a business
Accounts assistant: supporting a finance team with routine accounting tasks
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoices and receipts
Payroll administrator: handling employee pay records and calculations
Finance administrator: general financial admin across a range of sectors
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 Diploma in Accounting: the next step for those wanting to move into more senior finance roles, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: prepares you for management accounting and more complex financial work.
