AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Bristol. Evening classes run at College Green Centre, one night or more per week, so you can keep working while you study. This level 3 AAT accounting course builds on Level 2 bookkeeping, taking you into final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, and into management reporting. You'll need the AAT Level 2 Accounting Certificate, or to pass an entry test, before you start. The course runs over one year part-time.
Who this course is for
The AAT qualification is universally respected and internationally recognised for providing students with extensive practical accountancy training. The Level 3 Diploma extends the book-keeping knowledge previously gained, to the preparation of final accounts for sole traders & partnerships and broadens the understanding of management reporting.
Entry requirements
You MUST have already achieved the AAT Accounting Level 2 Accounting Certificate or completed an accounting entry test. You must have a minimum of Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (tested prior to the start of the course). Anyone wishing to gain direct entry to Level 3 through a qualification other than AAT Accounting Level 2 Certificate, or studied with an alternative training provider, will be required to attend an interview with a tutor prior to the start of the course.
What you will learn
You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll develop your management accounting and reporting skills.
You'll extend your bookkeeping knowledge to more complex transactions.
You'll apply double-entry techniques to advanced accounting scenarios.
You'll interpret financial statements and understand their purpose.
You'll use accounting software and spreadsheets in a professional context.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at College Green Centre with tutor-led sessions. AAT Level 3 is assessed through a mix of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. The synoptic assessment tests your ability to apply knowledge across the qualification as a whole. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and prepare you for the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Process invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Bookkeeper. Maintain financial records for businesses or sole traders.
Payroll administrator. Manage employee pay and deductions.
Finance assistant. Support a finance team with day-to-day tasks.
Purchase ledger clerk. Handle supplier invoices and payments.
Credit controller. Chase outstanding invoices and manage debtor accounts.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3. Covers budgeting, financial statements, and tax, and can exempt you from some ACCA or CIMA exams.
ACCA Qualification. A globally recognised professional accounting qualification for those aiming for senior finance roles.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. An alternative route into management accounting for those who want to specialise in business finance.
