Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 288 hours, giving you a manageable pace to fit study around other commitments. This level 3 aat accounting qualification builds on foundation-level knowledge and takes you into more complex accounting tasks, including financial statements, tax, and management accounting. It is recognised by employers across finance and accounting, and AAT membership opens doors to further professional study.
Who this course is for
For details about AAT DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING - LEVEL 3, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
You'll apply VAT and tax principles to business accounts
You'll use management accounting techniques to support business decisions
You'll understand professional ethics in an accounting context
You'll process and reconcile financial data accurately
You'll develop skills in budgeting and cost management
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Exeter College during the day. AAT Level 3 is assessed through a series of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own assessment, which you sit when you're ready. There is no coursework or portfolio. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you take the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College 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
Tax assistant, helping prepare VAT returns and basic tax filings
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering complex financial reporting, budgeting, and optional specialist units such as personal tax or credit management.
ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications. AAT Level 3 and 4 give you exemptions from some early ACCA and CIMA exams, making these a recognised route into chartered accountancy.
