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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course Online

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start8 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Contact University Centre Somerset for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. It may be free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, management accounting, tax processes, and ethical principles for accounting professionals. You study over around two years. Topics build the technical knowledge employers expect from an accounting technician or assistant accountant.

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

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll process VAT returns and understand indirect tax rules.
  • You'll use advanced bookkeeping methods, including accruals and prepayments.
  • You'll understand the ethical responsibilities of an accounting professional.
  • You'll produce and interpret financial statements.
  • You'll use spreadsheet and accounting software skills in a professional context.

How you will learn

You study online, working through units at your own pace. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams set by AAT and synoptic assessments that test your knowledge across the qualification. You submit work and sit assessments when you are ready. Contact University Centre Somerset to confirm the exact assessment schedule for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting technician, manages day-to-day financial records for an organisation.
  • Assistant accountant, supports a finance team with reporting and reconciliation.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains accurate accounts for small and medium businesses.
  • Finance assistant, processes invoices, payments, and expense claims.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles PAYE for an employer.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, manages supplier invoices and payments.
  • Credit controller, monitors customer accounts and chases outstanding debts.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, the next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
  • AAT to ACCA or CIMA fast-track routes, for those aiming toward chartered accountant status.
  • Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Accounting, combining work and study at a higher level.
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