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AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Westminster

Cost£1,265.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, part-time during the day.

You'll study topics such as preparing ledger accounts, reconciling records, and producing trial balances. The course runs over 35 weeks.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

4 - 5 GCSEs (grades 4 - 5), including English & Maths, OR Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping at a Merit or Distinction, An interview may be required, we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview if needed, Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable,

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to business transactions.
  • You'll prepare and reconcile ledger accounts.
  • You'll produce trial balances and identify errors.
  • You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll calculate and account for VAT.
  • You'll use control accounts and journals to correct bookkeeping records.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at City of Westminster College Paddington Green. Assessment for AAT qualifications is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when your tutor confirms you're ready. There are no coursework portfolios for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for a business.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, processes supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, manages customer accounts and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Accounting technician, a broader role that typically requires further AAT study at Level 4.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, covers management accounting and business tax alongside bookkeeping, and is the fuller Level 3 AAT route.
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, the next step for those aiming toward accounting technician roles or ACCA/CIMA membership.
  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, for those wanting to qualify as a chartered accountant, though these require significant further study beyond Level 4.
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