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Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Chichester – Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College one day per week, part-time during the day. This level 3 aat accounting course takes around 15 months to complete. You'll build specialist knowledge in accounting and finance, covering more advanced topics than Level 2. To join, you'll need the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (or a Level 2 Accounts or Finance apprenticeship), plus GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. It's a recognised step toward the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting provides students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to progress their employment in an accounting or finance role. It also acts as a bridge into more advance accounting studies, usually the AAT level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Attendance is required at College on one day per week. There is a direct link between attendance and exam results so it is important not to miss any lessons.

This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Entry requirements

Students must have completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or Level 2 Accounts or Finance apprenticeship.

Accountants work at the very heart of a business and are expected to be able to communicate information clearly and appropriately to a given audience.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll manage costs and revenues within a business context.
  • You'll complete tax processes, including VAT returns.
  • You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
  • You'll apply ethical principles in an accounting or finance role.
  • You'll interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to different audiences.

How you will learn

You'll attend Chichester College one day per week for classroom-based lessons. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams sat at the college. Regular attendance is important as there is a direct link between attending lessons and exam results. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you sit the relevant assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester 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 day to day
  • Payroll administrator, managing staff wages and deductions
  • Finance assistant, supporting a finance team in any sector
  • Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier accounts and payments
  • Credit controller, managing customer payments and debt

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The natural next step after this qualification. Covers budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units. Opens the door to senior finance roles and exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 4 provides partial exemptions from ACCA papers.
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