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Welcome to KBM Training & Recruitment

KBM Training and Recruitment is a leading training provider specialising in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Audit and Business Administration. We offer flexible delivery & timetables to suit your needs delivering one-to-one hands-on training. We are committed to provide specialist knowledge and professionalism across all our courses.

Our training programmes include extensive use of modern accounting software like Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, SAPA, SAGE Compliance, Excel, Xero and Sage One.

We are accredited by AAT, NCFE and OCR (Oxford Cambridge & RSA). We also provide non accredited training programmes from fundamental to professional skills level and have helped thousands of candidates in Training, Employment and Further Education.

We also deliver public funding projects including European Social Fund (ESF), Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Department for Education (DfE), Local Government and EU Erasmus+.

We are on the ESFA RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) with an Outstanding Grade – UKPRN # 10045412

We are Matrix Certified for Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to help individuals progress into employment & develop career potential.

Working closely with employers, we ensure that our training programmes match their business priorities.

AAT Qualifications with Practical Training and Work Experience

Start your journey with an AAT qualification with Free practical training alongside your studies. Pass your AAT exams with confidence and become job ready with integrated practical training. We go beyond theory, at KBM, we prepare you for both the exam room and the workplace. Pass assurance and price match guarantee.

AAT LEVEL 2
With Bookkeeping And Payroll Work Experience

Practical training on real company files

Suitable for job roles:

  • Bookkeeper
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Sales/Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Average salary: £18,000 - £22,000

AAT LEVEL 3
With Accounts Assistant Work Experience

Practical training on real company files

Suitable for job roles:

  • Accounts Assistant
  • Credit Controller
  • Finance Officer
  • Junior/Assistant Accountant
  • Average salary: £22,000 - £35,000

AAT LEVEL 4
With Financial Accountant Work Experience

Practical training on real company files

Suitable for job roles:

  • Accountant
  • Accounts/Finance Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Average salary: £30,000 - £45,000

Practical Accounting Training & Work Experience

Already Qualified but Struggling to Get an Accounting Job?
Join our Accounting Work Experience using REAL company files under the supervision of qualified accountants, designed to help you gain the hands-on experience employers are looking for. This isn't a traditional classroom training program, it's real work experience aligned with actual accounting job roles. Receive professional CV, interview and employability support to help you move confidently towards your next accounting job.

Bookkeeping And Payroll Admin Practical Training

Learn bookkeeping basics:

  • Customer Accounts and Sales Ledger
  • Supplier Accounts and Purchases Ledger
  • Invoices, Credit Notes Remittances
  • Payments, Receipts and Bank Reconciliation
  • VAT Preparation and Submission to HMRC
  • Running Payroll and Submitting to HMRC

Software Covered: Sage 50, Quickbooks, Excel, Xero and Sage Payroll.

Work Experience Reference: 3 Months

Potential Salary: £18-30k

Accounts Assistant Practical Training

Gain skills for Accounts Assistant roles:

  • Customer Accounts and Sales Ledger
  • Supplier Accounts and Purchases Ledger
  • Invoices, Credit Notes Remittance
  • Trial Balance Preparation
  • Control Accounts & Journals
  • VAT Preparation and Submission to HMRC
  • Accruals, Prepayments and Fixed Asset Register

Software Covered: Sage 50, Quickbooks, Excel, Xero and Sage Payroll.

Work Experience Reference: 6 Months

Potential Salary: £30-40k

Financial Accountant Practical Training

Train for Financial Accountant roles:

  • Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll
  • Control Accounts & Journals
  • Advanced Excel Techniques
  • Final Accounts Preparation
  • CIS/Self-Assessment/Corporation Tax Returns
  • HMRC and Companies House Submissions
  • Budgeting, Forecasting and Management Accounting

Software Covered: Sage 50, QuickBooks, Excel, Xero, Sage Payroll, Sage Final Accounts, Sage Personal Tax.

Work Experience Reference: 1 Year

Potential Salary: £40k+

ACCA Qualification with Practical Training and Work Experience

We combine tuition for ACCA qualifications with hands-on practical accounting training, helping aspiring accountants build both technical knowledge and workplace confidence. Through accounting software experience, real-world business scenarios and dedicated employability and recruitment support, we prepare students for their exams and careers in accountancy.

ACCA Applied Knowledge with Work Experience

Exams included:

  • Business and Technology (BT)
  • Financial Accounting (FA)
  • Management Accounting (MA)

Acca Applied Skills with Work Experience

Exams included:

  • Corporate Business Law (LW)
  • Taxation (TX)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Financial Management (FM)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)

Strategic Professional with Work Experience

Exams included:

  • Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
  • Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
  • Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)