AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Halesowen – Halesowen College
CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £2,573 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Halesowen College for more info.
AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available. Contact the Admissions department to find out what you'd pay. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers the skills employers look for in accounting roles. The AAT Level 3 accounting qualification is recognised by employers across finance and business. It builds on Level 2 and opens the door to more senior accounting work.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level
You'll manage costs and prepare budgets
You'll understand tax processes for businesses
You'll use accounting software to process financial data
You'll interpret financial information to support business decisions
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Halesowen College, with tutor-led sessions across the 18-week course. AAT Level 3 is assessed through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. You'll sit these at an approved assessment centre. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and help you prepare for the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen 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 officer, supporting budgets and financial reporting
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier accounts and payments
Credit controller, managing customer payments and debt
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering complex financial management and specialist units.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA and CIMA papers, putting you on a route toward chartered accountant status.
AAT apprenticeship. Some employers offer higher apprenticeships that incorporate AAT study alongside paid work.
