Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, part-time during the day. This level 3 aat bookkeeping qualification is designed for people who already have some bookkeeping experience or a Level 2 qualification and want to reach a professional standard. The course runs over 20 weeks. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, financial statements, and tax processes that employers in accounting and finance look for. Free aat bookkeeping classes for adults are available subject to eligibility.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at people with some previous booking qualifications or experience who wish to become a qualified bookkeeper
Entry requirements
AAT Level 2 in Bookkeeping or Accounting. A minimum of 5 GSCE's grade A* to C or equivalent including Maths and English. Experience is desirable
What you will learn
You'll prepare and extend a trial balance using a range of adjustments
You'll produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping principles at an advanced level
You'll process VAT returns and understand tax obligations for businesses
You'll reconcile accounts and identify and correct errors
You'll use accounting software to record and report financial data
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Carlisle College during the day. Learning is supported by practical exercises and tutor-led instruction. Assessment is through AAT-set assessments, which are taken online under exam conditions. You'll need to pass these assessments to earn the Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College 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 finance teams with transactions and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and credit control
Payroll administrator: calculate and process employee pay
Finance assistant: general financial administration in public or private sector
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 AAT study, leading toward full AAT membership and roles such as finance manager or management accountant.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): for those aiming toward chartered accountant status after completing AAT.
