Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, part-time during the day, over 44 weeks. This free AAT accounting course for adults covers financial accounting, business awareness, management accounting, and tax processes for businesses. AAT student membership is included, giving you access to professional resources and support throughout your studies. The course builds on the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and prepares you for professional finance roles across a wide range of organisations. You'll sit online exams set and marked by AAT, with a pass mark of 70% for each unit.
Who this course is for
The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting offers technical training in accounting
and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy and finance.
The qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the AAT
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements using financial accounting principles.
You'll develop an understanding of how accounting supports business decision-making and performance.
You'll apply management accounting techniques used in professional finance roles.
You'll work through tax processes relevant to businesses.
You'll build awareness of the wider business environment and how organisations operate.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Canterbury College during the day. All units are assessed through online exams, set and marked by AAT. You must score at least 70% in each exam. You must pass all unit exams to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Canterbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small or medium businesses
Payroll administrator, managing staff pay and deductions
Finance officer, supporting budgeting and reporting in public or private sector
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier accounts and payments
Credit controller, managing outstanding debts and customer accounts
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering complex accounting tasks and specialist areas such as financial statements and budgeting.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. Professional chartered accountancy routes for those aiming toward senior finance or management accounting roles. AAT Level 3 can provide exemptions from some early ACCA papers.
