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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course Online – Starting Off

Cost£2,490.00
Duration12 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 12 months. This level 3 aat accounting course covers technical accounting skills needed for roles in accounting and finance. You study through distance learning with full tutor support available throughout. Costs include AAT registration, textbooks, one exam attempt per unit, and tutor marking of mock papers. The course builds on Level 2 accounting knowledge, though there are no formal entry requirements. AAT is recognised by employers across the UK and internationally, and opens routes into chartered accountancy bodies including ACCA and CIMA.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance.

The purpose of the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to progress to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to further study in accountancy and finance.

This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. It’s also suitable for those who have already started their journey studying a related subject and are 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.

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is suitable for adult students, career changers and 16–19 year old students in full-time education seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in this occupational area.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

However, for the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. 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.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions
  • You'll process and report on indirect tax (VAT)
  • You'll use spreadsheets to analyse and present accounting data
  • You'll understand professional ethics in an accounting context
  • You'll develop skills in budgeting and variance analysis
  • You'll build knowledge of accounting systems and controls

How you will learn

You study online through structured distance learning. A tutor supports you throughout, marking mock papers and giving feedback to help you prepare for exams. Assessment is by computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved exam centre. You can join a cohort at any point in the year and work through the material at a pace that fits your schedule.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Starting Off will confirm anything else you need before you start. Costs cover AAT registration, textbooks, and one exam attempt per unit, so you will not need to source these separately.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handling day-to-day financial transactions
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Sales ledger clerk, processing customer accounts and receipts
  • Payroll administrator, calculating and processing staff pay
  • Finance officer, supporting budgeting and reporting in an organisation
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
  • Management accounts assistant, helping prepare internal financial reports

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3. Covers financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level, and qualifies you to apply for AAT full membership.
  • ACCA Qualification. A globally recognised chartered accountancy qualification. Your AAT Level 3 and Level 4 studies give you exemptions from some ACCA exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. Another chartered route, focused on management accounting. AAT qualifications may give partial exemptions.
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