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AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Leeds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Luminate Education Group for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Leeds. Classes run at Luminate Education, part-time during the day. It's free for some learners and fees may apply for others. If you're 16 to 18 years old, there's no fee. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a Learner Loan may be available. The course runs over one year. You'll build the skills needed to work as a professional or senior bookkeeper, covering the depth of knowledge employers expect at this level. An interview with the programme team is part of the application process.

Who this course is for

Students who want to obtain the following roles

Professional bookkeeper Senior bookkeeper Accounts manager Ledger manager

Entry requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Students will be interviewed by the programme team on application. Students who have already got some accounting experience can test their knowledge with the AAT Skillscheck - available on the AAT website

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare and process financial records accurately.
  • You'll understand double-entry bookkeeping and how to apply it in practice.
  • You'll learn how to produce trial balances and reconcile accounts.
  • You'll develop skills in VAT returns and tax records.
  • You'll learn how to manage ledgers and maintain accounts to professional standards.
  • You'll understand how to use accounting software to support bookkeeping tasks.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Luminate Education during the day. Learning is supported by AAT-approved materials and tutor-led instruction. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams, which you'll sit at approved points during the course. You'll also have an initial interview with the programme team before you start, so they can confirm the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Luminate Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: manage day-to-day financial records for businesses.
  • Senior bookkeeper: oversee bookkeeping teams and processes.
  • Accounts manager: manage client accounts and financial reporting.
  • Ledger manager: maintain and reconcile company ledgers.
  • Accounts assistant: support finance teams in varied organisations.
  • Payroll administrator: process staff pay and tax records.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping, covering financial statements and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications: for those aiming toward chartered accountant status, AAT Level 3 and 4 can provide exemptions from some early papers.
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