Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping- Online Course

£450.00

Next course start date: 15.09 - Mondays and Wednesdays at 18:00 (London)

Build essential business awareness and master financial statement preparation with this focused accounting course.

What You'll Learn

This course covers two fundamental areas of advanced accounting that are crucial for finance professionals. You'll develop comprehensive business understanding and gain practical skills in preparing financial statements, advanced bookkeeping, and financial reporting for various business entities.

Course Structure

2 Core Units:

  • Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, technology's impact on accounting, and stakeholder communication

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, trial balances, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships, and financial statement interpretation

Next course start date: 15.09 - Mondays and Wednesdays at 18:00 (London)

Build essential business awareness and master financial statement preparation with this focused accounting course.

What You'll Learn

This course covers two fundamental areas of advanced accounting that are crucial for finance professionals. You'll develop comprehensive business understanding and gain practical skills in preparing financial statements, advanced bookkeeping, and financial reporting for various business entities.

Course Structure

2 Core Units:

  • Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, technology's impact on accounting, and stakeholder communication

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, trial balances, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships, and financial statement interpretation

Key Details

  • Duration: 3 months

  • Theory and practical tests: In English

  • Level: Level 3 equivalent

  • Assessment: Practical exercises and coursework

  • Combined weighting: 55% of full diploma qualification

Career Benefits

Perfect for those looking to:

  • Advance to senior accounting roles

  • Develop business acumen alongside technical skills

  • Master financial statement preparation

  • Build foundation for chartered accountancy qualifications

  • Understand business operations from a finance perspective

Entry Requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. Recommended to have completed Level 2 accounting or equivalent experience. Good understanding of English and mathematics essential.

Who This Course Is For

  • Accounting assistants ready to advance their careers

  • Bookkeepers wanting to expand into financial reporting

  • Finance professionals needing business awareness skills

  • Those preparing for senior accounting positions

  • Students building towards full AAT Level 3 qualification

Next Steps

This course provides excellent preparation for completing the full AAT Level 3 Diploma by adding the remaining 2 units (Management Accounting Techniques and Tax Processes for Businesses).