AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Hackney – New City College Hackney Campus

Cost£1,265.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 34 weeks, giving you time to build your knowledge alongside other commitments. You'll study the AAT bookkeeping qualification at Level 3, covering advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax processes. This level 3 AAT bookkeeping course is open to learners aged 19 or over. When employers ask for a bookkeeping qualification, AAT is one of the most recognised names in the field.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare and extend a trial balance.
  • You'll produce final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping techniques at an advanced level.
  • You'll understand and calculate VAT returns.
  • You'll use accounting software to record and process financial data.
  • You'll interpret financial statements and identify errors in accounts.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at New City College Hackney Campus. You'll be assessed through a combination of computer-based assessments set by AAT. These are taken under timed conditions and marked externally. Your tutor will guide you through the syllabus and prepare you for each assessment during your weekly sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney 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 transactions and reconciliations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer accounts and incoming payments.
  • Payroll administrator. Handle employee pay and deductions.
  • Self-employed bookkeeper. Offer bookkeeping services to small businesses.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping and is the main route toward AAT membership.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The final AAT level, leading to full AAT membership and roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing AAT.