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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time on a day or block release basis. Tuition fees may be remitted if you are 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances. This level 3 aat accounting qualification covers more complex accounting tasks, including cost accounting, preparing reports and returns, and using spreadsheets to present financial data. You'll need Level 2 English and maths, and a completed Level 2 AAT or similar qualification to apply. All applicants attend an informal interview and skills assessment before being accepted.
Who this course is for
This intermediate level introduces more complex accounting tasks, such as maintaining cost accounting and the preparation of reports and returns and using spreadsheets to present accounting data.
Entry requirements
You must have Level 2 English and maths, and have completed Level 2 AAT or similar qualification. Certificates will need to be produced at enrolment. Due to the high demands of the course and as there is a requirement to have some existing accounting knowledge to be accepted on this level, all new applicants are required to attend an informal interview and skills assessment prior to being accepted on the course.
What you will learn
You'll apply cost accounting techniques to maintain accurate financial records.
You'll prepare reports and returns to meet accounting requirements.
You'll use spreadsheets to organise and present accounting data clearly.
You'll work with more complex accounting tasks beyond basic bookkeeping.
You'll develop the skills to analyse and interpret financial information.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Middlesbrough College, attending on a day or block release schedule. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions covering accounting theory and practical tasks. Assessment is through AAT examinations and coursework set by the AAT awarding body. You'll need to sit assessments to complete the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and reconciling accounts
Bookkeeper, managing day-to-day financial records
Payroll administrator, calculating and processing staff pay
Finance assistant, supporting a finance team with reporting
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and payments
Credit controller, managing outstanding debts and payments
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax. Completing Level 4 AAT can lead to full AAT membership and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. Professional chartered accountancy routes for those aiming toward senior finance roles or chartered status.
