Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, one evening a week. This free AAT bookkeeping course for adults covers complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records, preparing reports and returns, and applying accounting ethics. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification is well suited to fitting around existing work commitments. Sessions run for 4 hours. You'll need to be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year to qualify for funded places.
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 real bookkeeping tasks.
You'll record and analyse complex financial transactions.
You'll understand the principles behind management accounting.
You'll produce data to support business decision-making.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service one evening a week. Learning is tutor-led, with tasks and exercises covering cost accounting, reporting, and ethics. AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping is assessed through computer-based assessments set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these assessments when you and your tutor agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 credit control
Payroll administrator: process staff wages and HMRC returns
Finance administrator: handle financial admin across a business
What you could study next
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping into areas such as tax and financial statements.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
AAT Accounting Technician status: completing Level 4 makes you eligible to apply for full AAT membership, recognised by employers across the UK.
