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Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Bookkeeping Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, part-time during the day.

The course is free for adults who don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. You'll study double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, and VAT returns. The course also covers payroll, budgeting, and using accounting software. It runs over 18 weeks at a manageable pace.

You'll need a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to join. You'll finish with a Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

Course Overview This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) advanced level course is a mid-level bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is looking to advance their existing knowledge of accounting. This course is delivered in face-to-face lessons in the classroom. This Level 3 course is part of the National Skills Fund initiative and is fully funded for eligible learners. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Pleas

Entry requirements

You must have a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to undertake the AAT Level 3 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping is advantageous but not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping to business transactions.
  • You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll calculate and submit VAT returns.
  • You'll process payroll and understand PAYE.
  • You'll use accounting software to record and report financial data.
  • You'll interpret budgets and compare them against actual figures.
  • You'll understand control accounts and reconciliation.

How you will learn

You'll attend face-to-face lessons in the classroom at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved test centre. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you sit the assessments.

What you will need to bring

Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper, manages day-to-day financial records for a business.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with transactions and reconciliations.
  • Payroll administrator, processes employee pay and deductions.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, handles supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, manages customer invoices and receipts.
  • Finance administrator, provides general financial support across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the next AAT qualification covering management accounting and tax.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, a higher-level AAT qualification that can lead to part-exemptions from ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications, for those aiming toward chartered accountant status, though these require further study beyond AAT.
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