AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College on Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 14:30. This is a blended course, combining face-to-face classroom sessions with online study you complete independently each week. You'll need a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to join. Completing AAT Level 2 first is an advantage, though not a requirement. The course runs over 34 weeks. It covers advanced accounting topics that build on your existing knowledge and prepares you for a range of accounting roles.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
You must have a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to undertake the AAT Level 3 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is advantageous but not essential.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced bookkeeping and double-entry accounting skills.
You'll learn to prepare and interpret financial statements for businesses.
You'll study management accounting techniques, including costing and budgeting.
You'll understand tax principles relevant to business accounting.
You'll practise reconciling accounts and identifying errors.
You'll build the technical knowledge needed to work in a professional accounting environment.
How you will learn
Learning is split between weekly classroom sessions at East Surrey College and independent online study. Online, you work through video lessons available on demand, alongside practice questions, downloadable materials, and interactive case studies. Expect around four to five hours of independent online study each week. Assessment is through AAT examinations, which you sit at approved test centres as you complete each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for businesses or clients
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and credit control
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams in a range of sectors
Assistant accountant: supporting qualified accountants with reporting and analysis
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step in the AAT framework, covering financial statements, budgeting, and management accounting at a higher level. Completing Level 4 can exempt you from some ACCA or CIMA exams.
ACCA Qualification: a globally recognised professional accountancy qualification for those aiming to become a chartered accountant.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: an alternative route into management accounting for those interested in the commercial side of finance.
