Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Crawley. Evening classes run at Crawley College, so you can fit study around your existing work. This free AAT accounting course for adults takes around 15 months part-time. You'll need a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to join, and achievement of a merit at AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (or equivalent) is essential. The level 3 AAT accounting qualification covers advanced accounting topics including financial statements, tax, and management accounting. AAT is the Association of Accounting Technicians, and this qualification is recognised by employers across the finance sector.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
You must have a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to undertake the AAT Level 3 programme. Achievement of a merit at AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or equivalent is essential.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply VAT and tax principles in business contexts.
You'll use management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll understand ethical principles and professional standards in accounting.
You'll process and reconcile accounts using double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
You'll analyse and interpret financial data to support reporting.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Crawley College. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and practice exercises. Assessment is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own exam, and you sit them as you complete each topic. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for businesses
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Credit controller: chasing payments and managing debtor accounts
Finance officer: supporting financial operations in public or private sector
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
Tax assistant: supporting tax compliance and returns
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next AAT level, covering budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units. Completing Level 4 can exempt you from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
