Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time to fit around your working week. This free AAT bookkeeping course covers complex accounting tasks, including cost accounting records, preparing reports and returns, and applying accounting ethics. Sessions run for 4 hours per week. The level 3 AAT bookkeeping qualification is recognised by employers across finance and accounting. To be eligible for funding, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year.
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 your work.
You'll record and analyse complex financial transactions.
You'll understand the principles underpinning management accounting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service during evening sessions. Learning is part-time, with 4 hours per week of tutor-led instruction. Assessment follows the AAT model, which includes computer-based examinations set and marked by AAT. Your tutor will guide you through the syllabus and prepare you for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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 finance teams with transactions and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: manage customer accounts and credit control
Payroll administrator: calculate and process employee pay
Finance administrator: handle financial admin across a range of sectors
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: the next step for those aiming at senior accounting roles or management accounts work.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: broadens your accounting knowledge beyond bookkeeping if you want a fuller accounting qualification.
ACCA or CIMA foundation qualifications: professional accounting bodies that accept AAT qualifications as entry points toward chartered status.
