Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. This free AAT bookkeeping course covers complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records, preparing reports and returns, and applying accounting ethics. Sessions run for around 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well regarded by employers in finance and accounting. You'll need to be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year to be eligible for funding.

Who this course is for

The level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping covers a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns while complying to Accounting ethics.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.

What you will learn

  • You'll maintain cost accounting records accurately and in line with accounting standards.
  • You'll prepare financial reports and statutory returns.
  • You'll apply accounting ethics to your work and decision-making.
  • You'll record and analyse complex financial transactions.
  • You'll understand the principles underpinning management accounting.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction covering accounting tasks and ethics. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is through AAT's set assessments, which are taken under controlled conditions. Your tutor will guide you through the material and help you prepare for each assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre 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 reporting.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments accurately.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer accounts and credit control.
  • Payroll administrator. Handle employee pay, deductions, and returns.
  • Finance administrator. Provide accounting support across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering financial statements and tax.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step toward senior finance roles and membership of the AAT.
  • AAT Bookkeeping Membership (AATQB). Once qualified, you can apply for AAT's bookkeeping membership, which is recognised by employers.

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