Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate

Course code

V064

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

25 weeks

Intake

Twice yearly View the Adult Course Guide for more details

Start Dates

7th October 2025

This course is suitable for students who have completed AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping who want to develop existing skills and knowledge to pursue a career in bookkeeping.

The course offers progression for students who already have bookkeeping knowledge, either to gain employment in a bookkeeping role or to progress to further study.

The topics covered include:

Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Tax Processes for Businesses

Having studied this qualification you will be able to progress to Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Students are required to hold AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or complete an Accounting assessment if you do not hold an AAT Level 2 qualification.

Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:

Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £1,265.00

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