AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Blackpool. Evening classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, so you can fit study around your working week. The course runs over 21 weeks part-time. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial statements, payroll, and VAT. No previous experience is needed. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification opens doors to bookkeeping roles and provides a solid foundation for further accountancy study.
Who this course is for
This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software, timescales for submissions and payments. This qualification covers two mandatory units: Financial accounting: preparing financial statementsTax processes for businessIf you successfully complete this qualification you can apply to become an AAT bookkeeping member (AATQB). This qualification offers progression for students who already have bookkeeping knowledge, either to gain employment in a bookkeeping role or to progress to further study. This qualification is suitable for those who have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and may help students already working in a bookkeeping role to progress by offering them formal recognition of their skills.
Entry requirements
This course is open to all those aged 19 and over. No previous experience is needed.
What you will learn
You'll apply accounting principles and concepts to real bookkeeping tasks.
You'll carry out advanced bookkeeping processes accurately.
You'll prepare financial statements.
You'll understand payroll processes and the documents involved.
You'll work with VAT, including the reports and records businesses need to produce.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening. AAT qualifications at this level are assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Your tutor will prepare you for each assessment during class. The centre will confirm the exam schedule and any registration requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper. Manage day-to-day financial records for businesses.
Accounts assistant. Support a finance team with core bookkeeping tasks.
Payroll administrator. Process employee pay and maintain payroll records.
VAT administrator. Handle VAT returns and compliance documentation.
Finance assistant. Entry-level finance role across a range of sectors.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping into management accounting and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
AAT Accounting Technician status. Completing Level 4 makes you eligible to apply for full AAT membership, recognised by employers across accounting and finance.
