Bookkeeping (AAT) Level 3 Certificate
- MOA
- Part Time
- Level
- Level 3
- Type
- Adult PT
- Duration
- 25 Weeks
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 10/12/2026, 9 am to 4 pm (Thu)
This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT), including an understanding of the documents and reports produced on payroll software, and timescales for submissions and payments. There will be two online assessments.
- Course Overview
The Level 3 qualification introduces more detailed financial tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. You will also master a range of accounting principles from ethical practices for accountants to advanced bookkeeping. Topics covered include making provisions for doubtful and irrecoverable debts, reconciling ledgers with cash book, the importance of professional ethics and the working environment, analysing variances and understand legislation requirements relating to VAT.
Learners will spend one day a week in College, on a Thursday from 9am-4pm. Home study will also be required, and although learners will have varying needs and abilities, we would recommend an additional 2-4 hours of independent learning a week.
On this course, all units will be assessed individually, these are:
Business Awareness
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Tax Processes for Businesses
Management Accounting Techniques
For more information, see link AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting | AAT
- Progression Routes
The jobs it can lead to:
Professional bookkeeper
Senior bookkeeper
Accounts manager
Ledger manager
Achieve AAT bookkeeping membership:
If you successfully complete this qualification you can apply to become an AAT Bookkeeping Member (AATQB), and if you're thinking of starting your own practice you'll be able to apply to become an AAT Licensed Bookkeeper.
- Entry Requirements
We recommend that all learners complete Level 2 Bookkeeping before enrolling on this course. This provides the underpinning knowledge and skills required for success at Level 3 and supports progression within the AAT qualification pathway.
Learners who have completed both Level 2 Bookkeeping and the AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping can apply for AAT Qualified Bookkeeper status, recognising their bookkeeping knowledge and competence.
For the best chance of success, we also recommend that learners begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths, as these skills will support them in understanding course content, completing assessments and applying bookkeeping principles accurately.
- Course Fees
This course costs £1265.00, including exam fees.
You may be eligible for free study if you are 23 or under and this is your first full Level 2 or 3 course. Alternatively, if you are unemployed, receiving an eligible benefit, and taking the course to help you find employment.
You may also be entitled to additional financial support including course materials, uniforms, and childcare expenses depending upon your individual circumstances. Read more about Financial Support for adults.
- How to Apply
If you would like to enquire about or enrol onto this course, please click 'Enquire’ or ‘Enrol’ at the top of the page, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: B64488
