AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 36 weeks. This level 3 AAT accounting qualification builds on Level 2 and covers more complex financial accounting and costing tasks. You need the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting to enrol, along with GCSE grade A to C (or equivalent) in both English and Maths. You'll also need to register directly with AAT as a student. Topics include preparing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, maintaining cost accounting records, and producing reports and returns.
Who this course is for
This level 3 qualification introduces you to more complex tasks in financial accounting and costing and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in Accountancy or Finance and who already holds a level 2 AAT qualification. You will learn how to prepare final accounts of sole traders and partnerships. You will also learn how to maintain cost accounting records and to prepare reports and returns. You are also required to register as a student directly with AAT and pay the one-off membership fee. This will give you access to a huge range of additional resources. Please enquire for current membership fees. This is an online course that requires independent study, therefore applicants must have internet access and their own suitable device such as PC or laptop. The college are unable to supply equipment. Please note a smart phone is not sufficient to study from for this course. Please note that you must already hold a level 3 AAT qualification or equivalent, or sufficient relevant experience.
Entry requirements
This course is for people who have achieved the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. To successfully pass this course, students will need an excellent level in both English and Maths (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent). Please ensure you enter all your current qualifications on your application. If you have any concerns about your level of English, please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll maintain cost accounting records accurately.
You'll prepare financial reports and statutory returns.
You'll apply costing techniques to business scenarios.
You'll develop skills in financial accounting at a more complex level.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through AAT's own examinations, which you sit at an approved AAT assessment venue. Each unit is assessed separately, so you can progress through the course unit by unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough And Langley College Windsor Forest Colleges Group will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to register directly with AAT and pay the AAT student membership fee separately.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer invoicing and credit control
Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
Management accounts assistant: supporting monthly reporting and analysis
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering management accounting, financial statements, and optional specialist units. Completing Level 4 also gives you exemptions toward ACCA and CIMA professional qualifications.
ACCA Qualification: for those aiming toward chartered accountant status in practice or industry.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: a route into management accounting and finance business partnering roles.
