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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Southampton – Kaplan Southampton – Day or block release

CostEmployer funded
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Funded through an apprenticeship or your employer. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Southampton. Classes run at Kaplan Southampton, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, cost accounting records, and ethical practices for accountants. The level 3 AAT accounting qualification builds on foundation-level accounting knowledge and takes you into more complex financial processes and reporting. The course runs over 4 days.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's Advanced Diploma in Accounting covers a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. You'll learn and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

It is ideally suited for someone who has completed the Level 2 Foundation Certificate, someone who perhaps works in an accounts department at an intermediate level and wants to develop their accounting skills or someone who is looking to change their career. It is also an excellent A Level alternative.The Advanced Diploma is made up of 4 separately examinable units plus a synoptic assessment. Within the synoptic assessment you will be tested on two additional units, Ethics for Accounting and Spreadsheet for Accounting, as well as on the knowledge you've gained from the 4 underpinning units. You must have completed your studies for all separately examinable units before you attempt the synoptic assessment.

Entry requirements

Level 3 (Level 6 Scotland) A Level /AS Level (grades A-E) Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate

What you will learn

  • You'll learn advanced bookkeeping techniques and how to apply them accurately.
  • You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll maintain cost accounting records and analyse costs.
  • You'll prepare reports and returns for management and statutory purposes.
  • You'll understand and apply ethical practices relevant to the accounting profession.
  • You'll work with financial processes including VAT and payroll at an advanced level.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan Southampton, with tutor-led sessions delivered on a day or block release basis. Assessment is through computer-based exams set by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, which you sit when you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Southampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Processing invoices, reconciliations, and ledger entries.
  • Bookkeeper. Managing day-to-day financial records for businesses.
  • Payroll administrator. Running payroll and handling PAYE submissions.
  • Finance officer. Supporting budgeting and reporting in public or private sector.
  • Purchase or sales ledger clerk. Managing creditor or debtor accounts.
  • Management accounts assistant. Preparing cost and performance reports.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step. Covers budgeting, financial statements, and management accounting at a higher level. Completing Level 4 also gives you exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA Qualification. A globally recognised professional accounting qualification for those aiming toward chartered accountant status.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. An alternative professional route focused on management accounting.
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