AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day. This level 3 AAT accounting course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, and tax processes. The AAT accounting qualification is recognised by employers across finance and accounting, and it opens the door to higher-level AAT study.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced bookkeeping techniques, including accruals and prepayments.
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll use management accounting tools to support business decisions.
You'll calculate and process VAT returns accurately.
You'll understand business tax principles and their practical application.
You'll use accounting software to record and report financial data.
You'll interpret financial information to support organisational planning.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Shrewsbury College. Learning combines tutor-led instruction with practical exercises. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll sit a final synoptic assessment that draws together your learning across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury 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
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoicing and credit control
Finance administrator: supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks
Tax assistant: helping prepare VAT returns and basic tax submissions
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 3, covering budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units in tax or credit management.
ACCA or CIMA: if you want to qualify as a chartered accountant, completing AAT Level 4 can give you exemptions from early ACCA or CIMA exams, shortening your route to chartered status.
