AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 3)

Is the AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 3) course suitable for me?

This course is ideal for those who have already undertaken the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2) and looking to gain further skills and knowledge suitable for advanced Bookkeeping positions.

Learn how to become a Bookkeeper.

If you have not completed the Level 2 in Bookkeeping course but are interested in progressing onto Level 3, we suggest enrolling on our AAT Level 2 Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping package, where both courses are available in one package.

This course would benefit those: 

•    Considering becoming an independent Bookkeeper.
•    Wanting to be a vital part of an accounts or finance team.
•    Looking to become an accredited, highly skilled Bookkeeper.
•    Who are self-employed and looking to do your own bookkeeping.

What jobs can I apply for after my AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping training?

This AAT Advanced Certificate training course will take your knowledge of Bookkeeping to the next level and enhance your career opportunities.

Once you have successfully passed the AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping, you will be eligible for AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB) status. This will give you the opportunity to achieve Associate bookkeeping membership with AAT and have the designatory AATQB letters after your name.

The skills developed throughout this course could help you move into the following careers:

•    Bookkeeper - £27k
•    Senior Bookkeeper - £31k
•    Ledger Manager - £32k
•    Accounts Manager - £33k   

(Source: Payscale)

What can I expect from a career in Bookkeeping?

As a Bookkeeper you’ll be responsible for a few different areas of the business, including:

•    Recording transactions (income and outgoings).
•    Processing payments.
•    Conducting daily banking activities.
•    Producing various financial reports.
•    Reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements.

Salaries range by industry, sector and role, however, industry averages of a Senior Bookkeeper are between £16,000 and £32,000 a year, with a UK average of £27,000 a year.  

AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Syllabus

• AAT Level 2 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Level 3 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Level 4 in Accounting – Not applicable.
• AAT Levels 2 & 3 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.
• AAT Levels 3 & 4 in Accounting – Advanced Bookkeeping assessment.
• AAT Levels 2, 3, & 4 in Accounting – Bookkeeping Transactions assessment.

This course covers three key Bookkeeping modules: Advanced Bookkeeping, Final Accounts Preparation and Indirect Tax.

Learning Outcome

•    Principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping.
•    Procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets.
•    Depreciation calculations.
•    Period-end adjustments.
•    Reporting VAT-related information within the organisation in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirement, and more!

Syllabus

Unit 1 - Advanced Bookkeeping.

Unit 2 - Final Accounts Preparation.

Unit 3 - Indirect Taxation.

AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Assessments

The AAT require all students to join as a student member but don’t worry, we cover that cost for you! Just be sure to register as a student member within 14 days of your course start date, which will enable you to access additional content and sit all necessary assessments.

You will need to pass 3 unit assessments to pass this course. The assessment fees are not included in the cost of the course.