Jobs available for a Bookkeeper
- Accounts Senior
- Bookkeeper
- Credit Controller
- Sales/Purchase Ledger Clerk
In these roles, you could expect to earn on average more than £25,000 per year. (Source: National Career Service)
Study Options
You can choose one of the study options that is most suitable to ensure your study does not hamper your other commitments.
Classroom Based
We offer evening, Weekend, and Daytime sessions for AAT Bookkeeping courses from the London campus and other centres.
Online Live
Live Interactive Online Classes by expert tutors are offered through our State of The Art Virtual Learning Campus for students. Therefore, Live online courses are best if you can not commit a regular hours and can not commit to travel to our campus. The course includes in-depth recorded webinars (Video Lectures) for various topic areas covering all units. In addition, you get Two Online Live sessions, one live session for each units. The classes usually take place on Mondays evenings(6pm - 9pm). All live teaching sessions are recorded even when you miss them. The live sessions are useful as a revision class. You get full schedule of live classes on completion of enrolment.
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Distance Learning
Self Study with Study Material and access to Online Study Material through Virtual Learning Campus for students throughout the UK. Therefore, Distance Learning is best if you cannot commit a regular hours and if you want to study at your own pace. Click Here to find out more on how Distance Learning Course works.
The Level 3 Diploma in Bookkeeping covers the following areas:
1. Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
| Learning outcomes | Weighting |
| Understand the accounting principles underlying final accounts preparation | 5% |
| Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping | 10% |
| Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets | 10% |
| Prepare and record depreciation calculations | 10% |
| Record period end adjustments | 10% |
| Produce and extend the trial balance | 15% |
| Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships | 20% |
| Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios | 10% |
| Prepare accounting records from incomplete information | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
2. Tax Processes for Business
| Learning outcomes | Weighting |
| Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT | 25% |
| Calculate VAT | 30% |
| Review and verify VAT returns | 20% |
| Understand principles of payroll | 15% |
| Report information within the organisation | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Click Here to download the detailed AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping Qualification Specification
A student completing AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification will develop the skills needed for financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements.
They will also understand business issues regarding payroll and value-added tax (VAT) (which may be known by another name in other countries). All of this will be learned in the context of the ethical issues a bookkeeper may encounter professionally. Qualification Specifications attached.
The two units are assessed individually through computer-based end-of-unit assessments.
You will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once you have passed all two exams.
On completion, you will be eligible for Certified Bookkeeper Status. It gives you greater recognition and professional approval.
Next steps after qualifying
You will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once you have passed all the exams.
Once you also completed the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), you will be eligible for Certified Bookkeeper Status. It gives you greater recognition and professional approval.
Once you’ve achieved the full AAT Bookkeeping Qualification (both Level 2 and Level 3), you’ll be able to:
- Apply for AATQB Status
- Progress to chartered accountancy (gaining generous exemptions)
- Become your own boss by offering Bookkeeping services to businesses
- Progress to university to gain further academic accreditation
- Work overseas with this internationally recognised qualification
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AAT Registration Fees and Assessment fees are not included in the Course Fee.
Click here to find out the latest AAT Registration fees and Assessment fees.
Payment Options
You may choose any of the following options to pay for your course
By Debit/Credit Card: You can pay in full on our website using the Enrol Online option. You may be eligible to claim a free Tablet PC (Eligibility Criteria Applies, Find More Here)
Flexible Payment Option: You may consider paying your fees over 6/12 equal monthly instalments/payment plan by paying an initial payment of 30% of Course Fees. The second payment will start from the 1st of the following month from the initial/first payment. The Total Amount payable under the payment plan(s) will be shown during the checkout.
Employer Funded: If your current employer is likely to fund the Course, please send us your employer details (Name, Address, email address, Telephone, and Contact Person) and we will send a customised course proposal to ensure a smooth enrolment experience. An invoice for the Employer can also be raised if required. (Find More Here)
Booking with Deposit
Fees are discounted for a Limited period, therefore early booking is always advisable, you can book your course by paying as little as £100 Deposit* specially if you are not ready to start your course now. Therefore, even when the course fee increases it does not affect you. When you book with a deposit, we can book your place for 6 months from the payment date. If you start the course within 6 months of the booking the deposit amount will be deducted from the total Course fees.
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*Please note, all deposit payments are non-refundable.
If you have further questions about the course please complete the “Get Course Information Kit” form to get the updated fee information.
On completion, you should receive an email with the updated course fee information & available Course start dates. One of our course advisors will also be in touch to check whether you require any further support.
Additional Fees:
AAT Registration Fees – One-off fee of £90 for Level 3 Bookkeeping payable to AAT within 4 weeks of enrolment.
AAT Fees are subject to change, please check on the AAT website for current fees, all fees are correct at the time of publication.
Exam Fees are not included in the course fee, please Click Here to find the current exam fees.
Additional 10% Discount Available for Individuals who are working or worked within the last two years, as a key worker in the following sector:
- NHS
- Health and Care
- Supermarkets
- Transport
- Education
- Security
Terms:
- Evidence of employment is required
- Course funding must be by the individual
- Discount is not available with any other offer
The course fee for AAT bookkeeping courses varies on the study method chosen. You can pay for the course fees in the following ways
- Self Funded
- Employer Funded
- Private Education Loan
Please get in touch to find out the course fees and whether you qualify for the course by calling on 0203 608 7179 or fill out the “Get Course Information Kit” form within this page. One of our specialist course adviser will get back to you within 24 hours.
In addition to the tuition fee, students will need to register with AAT and pay registration, exam and skill test fees.
Please note, for AAT Distance Learning or Online Live courses, if books have to be delivered overseas, then the student has to pay the Customs Excise and Duty to the relevant authority in addition to the Overseas delivery charge.
