Welcome to KBM Training & Recruitment

KBM Training and Recruitment is a leading training provider specialising in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Audit and Business Administration. We provide hands-on training under the supervision of chartered accountants in real business environment in collaboration with KBM Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors, a recognised partner of the ACCA (global body for professional accountants) and an ACCA Approved Employer at Gold Level. .........

We offer flexible delivery & timetables to suit your needs delivering one-to-one hand-on training. We are committed to provide specialist knowledge and professionalism; 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+. The programmes include Traineeships, Apprenticeships, NEET, Adult Education Budget, Advanced Learning Loans, Erasmus+ (KA1 & KA2) and Employability programmes for Local Authorities. In addition, we provide pre-employment training & support, work placements, vocational skills & retraining, advice on an interview, CV writing, job search, etc.

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 to gain the skills and qualifications they need to get jobs and further education.

Working closely with employers, we ensure that our training programmes match their business priorities. Setting clear objectives ensures our learners have a positive attitude to learning and enjoy their programmes while making good progress.

Job oriented accredited practical accountancy training

KBM will prepare you to perform specific job roles in accounting and bookkeeping effectively. You will gain knowledge and learn job-specific skills. Our job-specific training enhances digital accounting capability where our in-house industry experts and chartered accountants help you. You will gain comprehensive training in computerised accounting software like Sage 50, Sage One, Sage Payroll, Sage CIS, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks and MS Excel. Our programmes are unique and flexible. We provide both classroom and online learning options; our timetables suit your lifestyle. We also help provide supervised experience to meet Practical Experience Requirement (PER) for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA.

AAT qualifications

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is popular among employers and recognised globally; it has three levels (foundation, advanced and professional). AAT is a professional membership awarding body for accounting and bookkeeping technicians. The AAT qualifications are employers' choice, focused on the industry standard for accounting, bookkeeping and financial job roles. At KBM, we are an approved and promoted training provider from the AAT. KBM is preparing thousands of students, professionals and businesses each year. You will gain AAT qualifications through the blended method (study & practical) under the leadership of highly qualified accountants; they will help you prepare for exams as well.

AAT and IFA qualifications with practical training

KBM offers you unique blended qualifications and practical accountancy training. We blend our training programmes with AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and IFA (International Financial Accountants). The solution will prepare you as a job-ready candidate to perform multiple accounting job roles. The AAT and IFA have worldwide recognition. Both AAT and IFA are a member of the International Federation of Accountant (IFAC). Our high-calibre teachers and qualified accountants will help you through practical, real-world accounting knowledge and skills you use from day one. The programme also includes practical training on Sage 50, Sage One, Sage Payroll, Sage CIS, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks and MS Excel.

Accountancy software training and certifications

At KBM, alongside learning computerised accounting, we will help you obtain certifications like Sage Certified Advisor, QuickBook Certified ProAdvisor, and Xero Certified Advisor.
Sage Certified Advisor: We have developed our training programmes directly with Sage UK to form their Accredited Qualification Programme.
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor: It's not only about passing exams, but it is an entirely new training level and expertise you need to thrive in accounting and finance 'year after year'.
Xero Certified Advisor: We will help you in becoming Xero Certified. KBM is an official Xero partner. Xero certification will enhance your knowledge and skills of the UK's leading cloud accounting software.

Other accredited qualifications

KBM help you in completing the qualifications accredited by AAT, IFA, Skillsfirst and NCFE lead towards professional qualifications, memberships and registration with accounting bodies.
Alongside, we offer hands-on training on accounting software like Sage 50, Sage One, Sage Payroll, Sage CIS, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks and MS Excel.
AAT is the UK's leading professional accounting body with global members in over 90 countries worldwide. The ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS sponsors the AAT.
IFA is an international accountancy membership body. The IFA endorses KBM practical training programmes.
Skillsfirst is an awarding and end-point assessment organisation.
NCFE offers vocational and academic courses to tackle the skills gaps.

Apprenticeship

KBM Apprenticeship programmes help employees to become skilled in the accounting and finance sector. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job practical training while studying an accounting qualification. You will work with experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, earn a wage, and receive benefits like holiday pay. Apprenticeships require 80% of the working at your workplace and 20% at your study place. Our apprenticeship programmes cover a broader range of industries and sectors, and you’ll get first-hand knowledge of how the industry works. At the same time, you will learn and join thousands of young people across the UK embarking on an apprenticeship journey. “Earn While You Learn”

Social media and digital marketing courses

Digital marketing is for promoting and selling products or services online. KBM will help you kickstart your career, offering exclusive digital marketing practical training programmes, including social media marketing, search engine optimisation and YouTube marketing.
Social media marketing uses social media platforms to connect with an audience to build a brand. Search engine optimisation (SEO) is about diverting traffic to social media through Google. YouTube Marketing is to promote products, services and brands on YouTube.
Uniquely, you will work with our digital marketing professionals on live projects. In addition, it will develop your digital marketing profile. Upon completion, KBM will issue you with a digital marketing work experience certificate.

Traineeships and functional skills

The traineeship is a learning programme, which makes you ready for a world of work. It is a pre-apprenticeship learning programme for individuals who are 16 - 24 year of age. It will build your foundations for apprenticeship and open multiple career options. You will gain actual work experience in accounting and finance while learning new skills.
Functional Skills are a prerequisite for entry into accredited qualifications or apprenticeships programmes. You will gain functional skills in English, Maths and ICT skills to improve literacy and numeracy. Functional skills are for everyone who wants improvement in their Maths and English in different contexts in everyday situations.

Accredited practical accountancy training

KBM will help you through massive practical training in accounting, bookkeeping and finance for specific job roles. You may choose to study fundamental level, intermediate level, skills level, advanced level, professional level or expert level. Hence, you are flexible in selecting any level as per your academic and professional background. Uniquely, KBM keeps digital accounting always at the top and design training programmes focusing on digital accounting. You will learn various accounting software during practical work at KBM. You will learn the most modern accounting software like Sage 50, Sage One, Sage Payroll, Sage CIS, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks and MS Excel.

Specialised accountancy training

KBM provide specialised training for students, professionals and business in line with specific and different needs. You may select a programme of your choice to boost your competency and capability; it will help you become a specialist in a particular and specific role. We carry out training of student, professionals and business under the supervision of high calibre chartered accountants. Alongside, we will help you to become competent in digital accounting. Our experts will help you learn practically by extensive training on various popular accounting software like Sage Payroll, Sage One, Sage 50, Sage CIS, QuickBooks, IRIS, Xero and MS Excel.

Other training programmes

KBM offers multiple training programmes to meet upskilling needs through specific learning modules. The modules are perfect for students, professionals and chartered accountants, which provide an opportunity to choose any aspect in accounting and finance to enhance and upskill your knowledge and skills. These learning programmes will help you to become digitally competent in accounting, bookkeeping and finance. Our accountants and experts will help you learn; you will work on our client's actual files in a professional workplace environment. Hence, you will practically learn digital accounting by using modern software like Sage Payroll, Sage CIS, Sage One, Sage 50, IRIS, QuickBooks, Xero, and MS Excel.