Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time

Course Overview

Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time

This qualification develops your existing skills and knowledge to an advanced level, either to gain employment or as a route to Qualified Bookkeeper status (AATQB). It is an ideal qualification to achieve to be able to progress to higher level accounting qualifications.

Students who excel in this qualification will be given the opportunity to do the extra modules to gain the AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 3 qualification.

The AAT Bookkeeping Level 3 course takes your knowledge to the next level and opens up new job opportunities such as;

  • Accounts Manager

  • Ledger Manager

  • Professional Bookkeeper

  • Senior Bookkeeper

You will study the following modules:

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements

  • Tax Processes for Businesses

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: 01 August 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Day(s) of study: Thursday, at 9:30am - 12:30pm

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QMANCBL301

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

£1265. You may be eligible for funding – see below. You will also need to register with AAT. Registration fees are payable directly to AAT and this will give you access to study support resources for the qualifications lifetime.

Free courses for jobs

If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  • You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
  • You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
  • You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

Earnings Threshold

  • If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
  • If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.

Course Content

AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 2 or Accounting Level 2

You will be assessed by a computerised based examination after the completion of each unit.

You will need to provide writing materials and a calculator.

You will also need to register with AAT. The relevant cost will be payable directly to AAT and this will give you access to a learning portal for e-learning resources therefore it is advisable to have access to a computer outside of college.

Certificate

Students may be given the opportunity to study the level 3 AAT qualification. This course forms an ideal foundation for Employment and further study.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 18 June 2025.