Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time to fit around your working week. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults covers complex accounting tasks, including cost accounting records, preparing reports and returns, and applying accounting ethics. It's a strong step for anyone looking to move into professional bookkeeping or accounting work. The course runs for 4 hours per session.
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 in a professional context.
You'll work with complex bookkeeping transactions.
You'll develop skills in analysing and presenting financial data.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, with evening sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. You'll work through topics with a tutor and apply your knowledge to practical accounting tasks. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is through AAT's own assessments, which are set and marked externally. Your tutor will prepare you for these throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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 a finance team with transactions and reporting
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator: handle employee pay and deductions
Finance administrator: general financial admin across an organisation
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping into areas like final accounts and tax.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified accounting technician, opening doors to senior finance roles.
AAT membership (MAAT): once you complete the full AAT qualification pathway, you can apply for professional membership.