Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day. The course takes around one year to complete, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll work toward a level 3 aat bookkeeping qualification that covers double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, and VAT. This is a recognised route into accounting and bookkeeping roles, and the aat bookkeeping classes follow the AAT syllabus. Employers across finance and business look for this level of bookkeeping knowledge.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions accurately.
You'll prepare and interpret financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll calculate and account for VAT, including completing VAT returns.
You'll reconcile accounts and identify and correct errors in financial records.
You'll use control accounts and the journal to manage ledger entries.
You'll understand the ethical responsibilities that come with working in bookkeeping and finance.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bedford College. Learning is structured around the AAT syllabus, with tutor-led teaching and practice exercises. Assessment is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit exams when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper: manage day-to-day financial records for a business
Accounts assistant: support a finance team with ledgers and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: process and record supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and credit control
Payroll administrator: calculate and process employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator: handle financial admin across a range of sectors
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering management accounting and business awareness.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the senior level of the AAT qualification, opening routes into roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
ACCA or CIMA: once you hold AAT Level 4, you may be eligible for exemptions on professional accountancy qualifications.
