AAT Level 3 Accounting Course Online – Connexin Academy

Cost£2,573.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work and other commitments. The course typically takes 12 months to complete. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Accounting qualification first, or be able to show equivalent skills. You'll cover more complex financial processes, including advanced bookkeeping, accounts preparation, final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, and spreadsheet software. The cost includes registration and all six exams, plus one resit, and can be funded through an Advanced Learner Loan.

Who this course is for

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting provides a solid base for Learners to build their accounting career. This programme is ideal for those wishing to progress as an audit trainee, insolvency executive, payroll supervisor, or those entering an accounting career through a host of similar roles.

In this qualification you will master more complex financial processes, including accounts preparation, Advanced bookkeeping, spreadsheets software, final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, costs and revenues and professional ethics.

This qualification is worth 160 UCAS points if you are considering going on to study at university.

Entry requirements

As this programme is a progression from the level 2 in Accounting, Learners will need to have completed this Level 2 programme, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills to this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply advanced bookkeeping techniques to complex transactions.
  • You'll use spreadsheet software to manage and present financial data.
  • You'll prepare accounts for different business structures.
  • You'll develop skills in payroll processes and supervision.
  • You'll build the technical knowledge needed for audit and insolvency support roles.

How you will learn

You'll study online and work through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by six computer-based exams, taken when you're ready. One resit is included in the course cost. There are no timed classroom sessions, so you can log in and study when it suits you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Connexin Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Preparing and processing financial records day to day.
  • Payroll supervisor. Managing payroll for a team or small business.
  • Audit trainee. Supporting audit work under a qualified accountant.
  • Insolvency executive. Assisting with insolvency cases and administration.
  • Bookkeeper. Maintaining accurate financial records for businesses.
  • Finance administrator. Handling invoices, reconciliations, and reporting.

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 foundation qualifications. AAT Level 3 can give you exemptions from some early papers, helping you move toward chartered accountant status.

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