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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course Online – Cornwall College Online

Cost£1,800.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start7 May 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work or other commitments. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll study financial accounting, management accounting, and business awareness. Topics build on Level 2 accounting knowledge and develop the specialist skills employers look for in finance roles. You complete an AAT skills test before starting, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you have Level 2 accounting knowledge and want to progress into more advanced finance work. You’ll build specialist skills across financial accounting management accounting and business awareness with a practical focus. Studying online makes it easier to combine learning with employment while moving towards formal recognition of your capabilities. It’s a strong route into assistant accountant roles or progression to higher level AAT study.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years. Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee. Ideally, students should have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and/or the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. Prior attainment of other business or finance studies would also be beneficial. All learners complete an AAT skills test to inform their entry

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll develop skills in management accounting, including budgeting and cost analysis.
  • You'll understand how to use accounting software for business transactions.
  • You'll learn how to complete tax returns and apply VAT rules correctly.
  • You'll build knowledge of business awareness and how finance functions within organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in credit management and the principles of cash and treasury management.

How you will learn

You study online through the AAT's own learning platform. Assessment is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, which you sit when you feel ready. Some units also include synoptic assessments that test knowledge across the qualification as a whole.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Online will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to register with AAT and pay the AAT membership fee separately before you begin.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assistant accountant, supports a finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks.
  • Accounts payable clerk, manages supplier invoices and payments for a business.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Finance assistant, helps prepare reports and process transactions in a finance department.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles employee pay queries.
  • Credit controller, manages outstanding invoices and chases payments on behalf of employers.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, the next step for those aiming to become a fully qualified accounting technician.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications, for those who want to progress to chartered accountant status.
  • AAT apprenticeship at Level 4, combining work and study for those already in an accounting role.
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