Bookkeeping - AAT Level 3 Certificate
B01593

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

You must have completed and passed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
You will need to be competent at English and Maths to a level 2 standard (GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2) or you will be required to complete a skills test to determine your level.
You must be able to use Word and Excel to a good extent and demonstrate at least a Level 1 ability in an IT test during interview.
Please note as a fast track Level 3 course all learners are subject to a 6 week trial period which requires 100% attendance, adherence to course documentation requirements, completion of the registration to AAT, and participation with set class activities, tasks and external work.

First Class Requirements

Paper, pen and calculator

Assessment Methods

All assessments are set and marked by AAT, are computer based, and are time limited. All units within this qualification are mandatory. Two units are assessed individually in end of unit assessments: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements, Tax Processes for Businesses. The Level 3 Certificate will be awarded a grade based on performance across the qualification - Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Further Study Options

This qualification provides a firm basis for progression to further learning/qualifications and to employment or self employment. Learners achieving this qualification will be able to progress to the Accounting AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma. This qualification is valued by employers and thus its achievement allows progression into employment in accounting roles.

Skills developed and honed through this qualification can lead to employment as:
an accounts assistant
a professional bookkeeper
a senior bookkeeper
an accounts payable and expenses supervisor
an accounts payable clerk
an assistant accountant
an audit trainee
a corporate recovery analyst
a credit controller
a finance assistant
a finance officer
an indirect tax manager
an insolvency executive
a payroll supervisor
a tax assistant.

The typical responsibilities of the accounts assistant include:
balancing accounts
processing receipts, sales invoices and payments
maintaining financial records that accurately record incoming and outgoing finances
completing VAT return forms
working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals
ensuring that accounts are accurately monitored and recorded
dealing with a companys payroll by processing wages and employee expense claims
preparing profit and loss accounts sheets
preparing balance sheets
client engagement, sending out starter packs to clients and/or answering enquiries
processing company s own accounts (in an accountancy firm)
other administrative duties, which include general office administration such as processing office post, answering the phone, minuting meetings, photocopying and filing.

Additional Information

You will have to register with AAT; the registration fee will be £94. Exam fees are included in the fees and exams are set to a central schedule as part of the course delivery. These dates are fixed and learners are expected to adhere to these. If you are required to resit a paper you will be charged an additional fee of £20. Rescheduling of exams is only permitted in exceptional circumstances and this also incurs a fee. You will be required to purchase AAT textbooks and question bank from the chosen publisher BPP. Your tutor will advise you on this on the first day of class as to how to buy these books and apply a 40% college discount.