Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Salford

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, part-time during the day. This free AAT bookkeeping course runs over 33 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll build the skills to manage financial records accurately and confidently. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification is recognised by employers across accounting and finance. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Adult

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll record financial transactions using double-entry bookkeeping
  • You'll prepare and reconcile control accounts
  • You'll produce a trial balance and identify errors
  • You'll understand VAT and apply it to business transactions
  • You'll process payroll transactions and journals
  • You'll interpret financial statements for sole traders and partnerships

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Future Skills at Media City UK. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction and practice exercises. Assessment is through AAT's set tasks and written examinations, completed under timed conditions. You'll sit assessments when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Future Skills at Media City UK 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 reconciliations
  • 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: general financial admin across a range of sectors

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping and opens more senior finance roles.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified AAT accountant, covering management accounting and financial statements.
  • ACCA or CIMA: professional accounting qualifications for those aiming toward chartered status.

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