The AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping develops existing skills and knowledge to an advanced level for anyone wishing to pursue a career in bookkeeping or are running their own business.
DurationAbout the course
The AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping offers progression for those who already have bookkeeping knowledge at Foundation level (Level 2) to employment in a bookkeeping role or to further study.
The Certificate is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment. This qualification is suitable for those who have completed the Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping and may also help a student already working in a bookkeeping role to progress by offering them formal recognition of their skills.
There are no prerequisites for the study of the AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.
If students do have any other relevant school or college qualifications, a degree or some accounting experience, these may in certain circumstances entitle students to claim exemptions.
What does the qualification cover?
The purpose of the AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping is to ensure that students have the advanced bookkeeping skills necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to carry out advanced bookkeeping transactions and tasks in three mandatory units.
The qualification is composed of three mandatory units assessed in three end-of-unit assessments:
Financial Accounting:
Preparing Financial Statements
Tax Processes for Businesses
A student completing this qualification will understand advanced bookkeeping principles and concepts, preparing financial statements for sole traders and partnerships and issues around indirect tax (VAT in the UK) in business, all in the context of the ethical issues a bookkeeper may encounter.
What will the qualification lead to?
The bookkeeping skills developed by studying this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence, and/or to progress to the next level of learning.
The skills developed in the AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping can lead to employment as:
a professional bookkeeper
a senior bookkeeper
an accounts manager
APT centres boast the latest industry facilities and software along with free on-site parking. We offer full classroom tuition delivered to a very high standard.
As a fully accredited AAT exam and study centre, APT is able to offer the full range of Accountancy qualifications, from foundation level to professional level.
APT is also accredited with CIMA, ACCA and ICAEW so can offer you a full study programme into these specialised accountancy areas.
If you are looking to develop a career in Law and Legal services or Leadership & Management then APT is accredited with CILEx and CMI so can also help you achieve the qualifications you will need.
However, if you are just looking to brush up on your employment skills, we offer a variety of short courses and workshops to help you achieve your full potential.
At APT, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service standards and offer a versatile yet professional approach to training. Our tutors are highly experienced in their specialist fields and completely dedicated to ensuring their students’ success.
You do not need any prior accounting knowledge as this course will give you a solid background in single entry bookkeeping. We would recommend that you first studied the Access Award in Business Skills or appropriate business experience.
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping students must study Introduction to Bookkeeping first, before starting Principles of Bookkeeping Controls.
This course delivers a solid foundation in finance administration – covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software.
This is an entry-level courseand can provide a solid grounding for those with no previous bookkeeping knowledge or experience, before moving on to the foundation-level courses.
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level bookkeeping qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic bookkeeping principles and skills.
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