Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Harrogate. Evening classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults covers complex accounting tasks, including cost accounting records, preparing reports and returns, and applying accounting ethics. Sessions run for 4 hours per week. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well regarded by employers in finance and accounting. Funding is available if you are 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year, and further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.
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.
You'll prepare financial reports and statutory returns.
You'll apply accounting ethics to your work.
You'll record and analyse complex financial transactions.
You'll understand the principles of double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
You'll produce management accounting information to support business decisions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based evening sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. Teaching covers both theory and practical accounting tasks. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is set by AAT and includes computer-based assessments that test your knowledge and skills across the units covered on the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper. Manage day-to-day accounts for businesses.
Accounts assistant. Support a finance team with core accounting tasks.
Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer accounts and credit control.
Payroll administrator. Handle employee pay and deductions.
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 into areas such as tax and management accounting.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step toward senior accounting roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Moves you toward chartered accountancy status.
