Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the knowledge and skills that accounting employers look for, from financial statements to tax and management accounting. It is the recognised route into accounting roles across business, finance, and the public sector. The AAT Level 3 accounting qualification is well established with employers and opens doors to further professional study.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
You'll apply costing techniques to support business decision-making
You'll complete tax returns and understand VAT principles
You'll use accounting software to process transactions and produce reports
You'll understand ethical principles in accounting practice
You'll analyse business performance using management accounting data
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Farnborough College of Technology. AAT Level 3 is assessed through a mix of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments. Each unit has its own assessment, and a final synoptic assessment draws together your learning across the qualification. You'll sit assessments at an AAT-approved assessment venue.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and reconciliations
Payroll administrator, calculating wages and handling PAYE
Credit controller, chasing payments and managing debtor accounts
Finance assistant, supporting a finance team in any sector
Bookkeeper, maintaining financial records for small businesses
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering complex financial management and specialist units. Completing Level 4 also gives you exemptions from parts of chartered accountancy qualifications.
ACCA or CIMA. After AAT Level 4, you can move into chartered accountancy training with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, with AAT exemptions recognised by both bodies.
