AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, part-time during the day, over around 250 hours of study. This level 3 AAT accounting qualification builds on foundation-level knowledge and takes you into more complex accounting tasks. You'll cover financial statements, management accounting, and tax. AAT accounting classes at this level are recognised by employers across finance and accounting. The AAT is the professional body, and completing this course earns you a Level 3 AAT accounting certificate.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll calculate and report on indirect tax, including VAT.
You'll use accounting software to process and record financial data.
You'll understand ethical principles and professional standards in accounting.
You'll analyse costs and revenues to support budgeting and forecasting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, with tutor-led sessions covering each unit. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT, plus synoptic assessments that draw on knowledge across the qualification. You'll sit assessments at an approved AAT assessment venue.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Bookkeeper. Managing day-to-day financial records for businesses.
Payroll administrator. Running payroll and handling employee pay queries.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier accounts and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Tracking customer invoices and receipts.
Finance assistant. Supporting a finance team with reporting and data entry.
Tax assistant. Helping prepare VAT returns and basic tax submissions.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The natural next step, covering financial statements for limited companies, budgeting, and internal controls. Completing Level 4 AAT can exempt you from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA Qualification. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 3 and 4 can provide exemptions from some ACCA Foundation papers.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. An alternative route into management accounting at a higher level.
