AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping

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Our AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping training course includes eLearning, digital workbooks, live classes, tutor support, mock exams, Pocket Notes, and more, to ensure you have a great learning experience. Enquire today to find out more or to get started.

The AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping provides you with all the necessary skills you will need to become an advanced Bookkeeper, making it the ideal qualification for experienced Bookkeepers who are looking to support and authenticate their knowledge, and carry out more advanced tasks in double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, spreadsheets and software use with the backing of one of AAT’s renowned certificates.

Our AAT eLearning course will provide you with everything you need to pass your assessments and start your career as a Bookkeeper. Tutor support is provided by an FMAAT professional, who will assist you through your learning journey, also providing live classes and exam preparation sessions to keep you on track. Study practical and real-world skills anywhere, anytime, on a wide range of devices and AAT Study Books.

Anyone holding the AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping is eligible for professional AAT Bookkeeper status, which gives you the chance to become an Associate Bookkeeper with AAT, utilise the AATQB designatory letters after your name as an official title.

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AAT Bookkeeping qualifications are internationally recognised and open the doors to a wide range of employment opportunities, also helping to increase salary potential.

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The AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting will support your current knowledge and experience and teach you advanced practical bookkeeping skills, such as preparing financial statements for small and medium-sized businesses, understanding VAT legislation requirements, and VAT reports, required in more senior job roles.

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Course Access: 12 Months

Why study AAT Bookkeeping with e-Careers?

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• Flexibility – This course is delivered online via our interactive eLearning training platform, where you will have access to animation videos, knowledge checks, assignments, and more, letting you study wherever and whenever suits you best.
• Live Online Sessions - Exam preparation sessions and live online classes to help students prepare to sit their exams confidently, recorded, and available to watch back on your online hub.
• Digital resources – Your online portal contains all the additional help and study support you need including Kaplan study books (PDF); Kaplan workbooks (PDF); mock exams; question banks as well as PDF Kaplan Pocket Notes (flash cards) and PowerPoint slides so you can study no matter where you are.
• Tutor support included – Our experienced AAT tutors have over 20 years of experience.
• 90 days access to Sage Business Cloud Training - We offer this training with a certificate included, allowing you to demonstrate Sage proficiency to employers.
• Interest-free payment options - We offer a range of payments options to help spread the cost.
• Industry authority – We are an industry-recognised and AAT approved training provider.
• Created by industry experts - This course was written and developed by our team of experts, including AAT professionals who teach in college, bringing classroom quality training to your online course.

AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping Syllabus

• Unit 1 – Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Unit 2 – Tax Processes for Businesses

Unit 1 – Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Learning Outcomes

• Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation
• Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping
• Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
• Prepare and record depreciation calculations
• Record period end adjustments
• Produce and extend the trial balance
• Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
• Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios
• Prepare accounting records from incomplete information

Unit 2 – Tax Processes for Businesses Learning Outcomes

• Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT
• Calculate VAT
• Review and verify VAT returns
• Understand principles of payroll
• Report information within the organisation

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This qualification offers progression for students with existing bookkeeping knowledge, and who are training for a Bookkeeping role, or want to undertake additional study.

This course best suits those who have already completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and are looking to gain further skills and knowledge suitable for advanced Bookkeeping positions.

This course would benefit those:

• Considering becoming an independent Bookkeeper.
• Wanting to be a vital part of an accounts or finance team.
• Looking to become an accredited, highly skilled Bookkeeper.
• Who are self-employed and looking to do their own bookkeeping.

There are no official requirements for this course. An understanding of bookkeeping would be beneficial.

The skills developed throughout this course could help you move into the following careers:

• Bookkeeper - £22,700
• Senior Bookkeeper - £30,521
• Ledger Manager - £32,000
• Accounting Manager - £35,600

Salaries range by industry, sector, and role.

(Source: Payscale)