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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course Online – The College of Animal Welfare

Cost£2,086.00
Duration14 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over around 14 months. You'll need competency in manual double-entry bookkeeping, plus basic maths and English skills, before you start. The course covers advanced accounting tasks including cost accounting records, income statements, and financial reports. AAT membership, exam fees (around £465), and textbooks (around £33 per unit) are payable separately. Completing this level 3 aat accounting qualification puts you in a strong position for roles in accounting and finance, and opens the door to higher AAT study.

Who this course is for

Awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is the intermediate level of the internationally recognised AAT qualification.

This course is ideal if you have completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or are competent in manual double-entry bookkeeping and want to further develop your accounting skills. You will learn a range of complex accounting tasks such as maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of income statements, reports and returns.

The AAT accounting qualification is respected by employers around the world, providing you with excellent career prospects.

As a student on this programme you will need to register as a student member with the AAT. You can register online at www.aat.org.uk. Your AAT membership will give you access to extensive e-learning resources, forums, networking opportunities and practice assessments.

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal academic entry requirements to undertake the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, competency in manual double-entry bookkeeping as well basic maths and English skills are necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll maintain cost accounting records accurately.
  • You'll prepare income statements and financial reports.
  • You'll complete tax returns and understand UK tax rules.
  • You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
  • You'll develop skills in management accounting techniques.
  • You'll build your understanding of the business and finance environment.

How you will learn

You study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your schedule. Assessment is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you sit exams as you complete each topic rather than all at the end. As an AAT student member, you get access to practice assessments, forums, and online resources to support your study.

What you will need to bring

You will need to budget for AAT student membership, exam fees (around £465 in total), and textbooks (around £33 per unit). The College of Animal Welfare will confirm the full cost breakdown and anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, reconciliations, and payments
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
  • Finance officer: supporting budgeting and reporting in organisations
  • Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier accounts and payments
  • Credit controller: managing debt collection and customer accounts

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step in the AAT framework, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level.
  • ACCA or CIMA: professional accountancy qualifications for those aiming toward chartered status. AAT Level 3 is a recognised entry point for both routes.
  • AAT apprenticeships: some employers offer higher apprenticeships that build on this level.
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