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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course Online – CMS Vocational Training

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Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,550 tuition if you're not eligible for free funding. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact CMS Vocational Training for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online via live Zoom sessions, one day a week over 39 weeks of term time. The course is fully or co-funded for some learners. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. You'll build on bookkeeping foundations and develop higher-level accounting skills, covering cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping, and the preparation of financial reports and returns. The course typically takes 9 months. This level 3 aat accounting qualification is recognised by employers across accounting and finance.

Who this course is for

The AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy and finance. The purpose of the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to enable progression to further study in accountancy and finance.

This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved either the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting or the AAT Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business.

It is also suitable for those who are at a more intermediate level and looking to develop their skills in accounting, or for those who have already started working in finance and who have a need and desire to attain formal recognition of their skills.

AAT does not set any prerequisites for the study of the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting. However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements; good GCSE grades are preferred but not essential. You will need to have an apprenticeship/be employed within the relevant vocational sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll maintain cost accounting records accurately.
  • You'll apply advanced bookkeeping techniques.
  • You'll prepare financial reports and returns.
  • You'll develop skills in financial performance analysis.
  • You'll understand tax processes relevant to accounting roles.
  • You'll build the technical knowledge needed for employment in accounting and finance.

How you will learn

Classes run online via Zoom on Thursdays from 09:30 to 15:00, following a term-time schedule across two terms. You'll attend live sessions with a tutor and complete coursework and assessments throughout the course. AAT assessments are computer-based and sat at approved test centres. Your progress is assessed through a combination of unit assessments and a synoptic assessment at the end of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

CMS Vocational Training will confirm what you need before you start. You'll need reliable internet access and a device that supports Zoom for the live online sessions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Process invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Bookkeeper. Maintain financial records for businesses.
  • Payroll administrator. Manage employee pay and deductions.
  • Finance officer. Support budgeting and financial reporting in organisations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Handle supplier invoices and payments.
  • Credit controller. Manage outstanding debts and customer accounts.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering budgeting, financial statements, and management accounting at a higher level.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 3 can give you exemptions from some early papers, opening a route toward chartered accountant status.
  • AAT apprenticeship. If you move into employment, an apprenticeship can support further study while you work.
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