Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Bath. Classes run at White Horse Training, part-time on a day or block release basis. This is the intermediate level of the AAT accounting qualification, building specialist technical knowledge for accounting roles. You'll need AAT Level 2 to join, though exemptions may be available if you hold relevant qualifications. The course takes around 13 months to complete. It covers areas including financial accounting, tax, and management accounting. A free AAT accounting course for adults looking to move into or progress within accounting and payroll.
Who this course is for
The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is the intermediate level of the AAT qualification and offers technical training in accounting. It provides students with specialist knowledge and skills to gain employment in an accounting role and/or the opportunity to progress to further qualifications in accountancy or a related field.
Successful Level 3 Learners are equipped to undertake the following job roles: Accounts Assistant; Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor, Accounts Payable Clerk; Assistant Accountant; Audit Trainee; Bookkeeper; Corporate Recovery Analyst; Credit Controller; Finance Assistant; Insolvency Executive; Payroll Administrator; Payroll Supervisor; Practice Bookkeeper and Payroll; Tax Assistant.
Entry requirements
Suitable for applicants who have attained AAT Level 2, although exemptions may be available for candidates with relevant qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll develop technical skills in financial accounting, including preparing final accounts.
You'll learn how to apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll study tax principles, covering both personal and business tax.
You'll practise preparing and submitting VAT returns.
You'll build skills in using accounting software for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
You'll learn how to manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
You'll develop your understanding of ethical standards in accounting practice.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at White Horse Training, attending on a day or block release schedule. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll sit a synoptic assessment at the end that draws together your learning across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. White Horse Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts Assistant. Supporting day-to-day financial transactions in a finance team.
Accounts Payable Clerk. Processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs.
Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor. Overseeing payables and staff expense claims.
Payroll Administrator. Calculating and processing employee pay and deductions.
Bookkeeper. Maintaining accurate financial records for a business.
Finance Assistant. Supporting budgeting, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step in the AAT accounting qualification, covering financial statements, budgeting, and optional specialist units such as tax or audit.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 3 can give you exemptions from some early papers, letting you progress toward chartered accountant status.
AAT apprenticeship at Level 4. Combine work and study to complete the qualification while employed in an accounting role.
