Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Liverpool. Evening classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This free AAT accounting course runs over 35 weeks part-time. You'll build on the foundations of double-entry bookkeeping and move into more advanced accounting techniques, including financial statements, tax, and management accounting. AAT is the qualification employers look for when hiring for accounting roles, and this level 3 AAT accounting qualification is a recognised step toward technician-level work.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll process tax adjustments and understand VAT obligations.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping to record and reconcile accounts.
You'll interpret and analyse accounting data to produce reports.
You'll understand ethical principles and professional standards in accounting.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Hugh Baird College Bootle on an evening timetable. You'll be assessed through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. The synoptic assessment tests your ability to apply knowledge across the qualification as a whole. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you sit the relevant assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoices and credit control
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for small businesses
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams in larger organisations
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next AAT level, covering budgeting, financial statements for limited companies, and optional specialist units. Completing Level 4 gives you AAT full membership and exemptions toward chartered qualifications.
ACCA or CIMA: professional chartered accountancy qualifications for those aiming toward management accounting or audit roles. AAT Level 3 and 4 can earn you exemptions from early ACCA papers.
