AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Halesowen

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,265 tuition if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

About this course

AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, part-time during the day. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the Admissions department for details on fee remission. Over 18 weeks, you'll build on bookkeeping fundamentals and develop the skills employers look for in finance and accounts roles. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well regarded in accounting and bookkeeping work. AAT bookkeeping classes at this level cover topics such as advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and tax processes.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll record and process financial transactions at an advanced level.
  • You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply VAT principles and complete VAT returns accurately.
  • You'll use double-entry bookkeeping techniques with confidence.
  • You'll reconcile accounts and identify and correct errors.
  • You'll understand the principles of payroll and its relationship to bookkeeping.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Halesowen College during the day. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction and practice exercises. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping qualification is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when you and your tutor agree you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen 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: 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 next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
  • AAT Qualified Bookkeeper (AATQB) status: a recognised membership grade you can apply for after completing this qualification.

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