AAT Bookkeeping – Level 3 | Carlisle College

More about the course

The AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping will develop the skills required to gain AAT Bookkeeper Status (AATQB).

The course is suitable for people with some previous bookkeeping qualifications or experience who wish to become a qualified bookkeeper.

The L3 Diploma in Accounting builds on the skills and knowledge from the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping but is also aimed at experienced bookkeepers and covers areas such as double entry bookkeeping, year-end bookkeeping processes final accounts for traders and partnerships and preparing VAT returns.

The AAT are the UK’s leading professional body for vocational accountants. Working across the globe with around 130,000 members in more that 90 countries. AAT member are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners.

How often does this course run?

This course runs once a year.

You will be notified of the next available start date once you have submitted your application.

Entry requirements

AAT Level 2 in Bookkeeping or Accounting
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and maths
Experience is desirable
Students will also need to apply for student membership with AAT to be able to complete the programme, the registration fee is currently £155 for new students.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping.

What will I learn?

Financial accounting: prepare financial statements
Tax processes for business

How is the course taught?

A flexible approach to learning;

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver out AAT courses. The delivery model is called Online and On Campus. This model has been running successfully for a number of years.

Students will study online lessons, comprising video lectures and questions to check your learning. You will learn the main concepts online via Mindful Education virtual learning environment and then attend an on campus workshop (whether face to face or remotely). We will consolidate your learning and pick up on any areas that we feel need particular focus.

The campus workshops are run weekly for evening class learners and learners are required to attend all sessions.

How am I assessed?

Computer based exams.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of this course, you can progress onto the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or AAT Bookkeeper Status (AATQB)

Course Costs

If you are aged 19+ the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Our support pages can help you determine your suitability. 

Some students may be eligible for funding through the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship programme and L3 Adult Skills Funding subject to availability.