Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Southampton. Classes run at Pitman Training Southampton, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free AAT bookkeeping course is available to learners living in Southampton City Council postcode areas SO14 to SO19. Eligibility criteria apply, so contact the centre to confirm your place. You'll need to have completed AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 and Level 2 before starting. The course runs over 210 hours and covers the skills employers expect from a confident, qualified bookkeeper.
Who this course is for
This is an open access course for those who who wants to advance their knowledge of book keeping.
Entry requirements
Must have completed book keeping level 1 and 2
What you will learn
You'll prepare and process financial documents accurately.
You'll manage ledgers and reconcile accounts.
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping techniques at an advanced level.
You'll produce trial balances and identify errors in financial records.
You'll understand VAT and apply it correctly to business transactions.
You'll use accounting software to record and report financial data.
You'll interpret financial information to support business decision-making.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of online learning and sessions at the centre. The flexible study mode lets you work through material at home and use centre time for guided practice and support. Assessment is through AAT's external examinations, which you'll sit when you're ready. Your progress is tracked through the integrated learning platform used at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Pitman Training Southampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bookkeeper. Manage day-to-day financial records for a business.
Accounts assistant. Support a finance team with ledgers and reconciliations.
Purchase ledger clerk. Process supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Manage customer accounts and chase outstanding payments.
Payroll administrator. Handle staff pay, deductions, and HMRC submissions.
Finance administrator. Provide financial admin support across an organisation.
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Broadens your accountancy knowledge beyond bookkeeping and is the standard route toward AAT full membership.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step if you want to move into management accounting or work toward chartered status.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) full membership. Recognised by employers across the UK as a mark of professional competence in accounting.
