AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over around 5 months. This level 3 AAT accounting qualification covers the technical skills employers look for in accounting roles, from financial statements to tax and management accounting. You study from home, with all course materials, practice assessments, and books included in the cost. A work placement in an accounting firm is also part of the package. You'll need good numeracy and the ability to complete exams and written coursework in English.
Who this course is for
If you are thinking about progressing in accounting and finance then this course is a useful starting place to progress your career. It is suitable for most learners, regardless of age, previous qualifications or experience. You could be coming straight from school or be employed in a financial capacity. The Advanced Diploma is open to those who are working and those who are not currently in employment.
Entry requirements
You will need to have good numeric skills and the ability to complete exams and written coursework in English.
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 submit VAT returns accurately.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping and accounting software.
You'll analyse costs and revenues to support budgeting.
You'll understand ethical principles in accounting practice.
How you will learn
You study online with distance learning access provided from the start. Assessment is by computer-based exams sat at an approved AAT test centre, plus any synoptic assessments required at Level 3. Practice assessments are included to help you prepare. A work placement in an accounting firm is part of this course, giving you applied experience alongside your studies.
What you will need to bring
The cost covers all course materials, books, and practice assessments, so you won't need to source these yourself. The Training Place will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, handling day-to-day bookkeeping and ledgers
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk, processing customer accounts and receipts
Payroll administrator, calculating wages and statutory deductions
Finance assistant, supporting a finance team in any sector
Credit controller, managing debt and chasing overdue payments
VAT administrator, preparing and submitting returns
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering complex financial statements, budgeting, and tax. Completing Level 4 gives you AAT full membership and can exempt you from some ACCA or CIMA exams.
ACCA Qualification. A globally recognised professional accountancy qualification for those aiming toward chartered status.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. An alternative route into management accounting for those interested in the commercial side of finance.
