Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Exeter – Exeter College

CostFREE
Duration288 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

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.