Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day. The government pays the fees for adults who don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. This is the second stage of the AAT qualification, building on the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. You'll develop the skills needed for a wide range of accounting and finance roles. The course takes two years to complete. You'll need your Level 2 AAT Accountancy qualification or equivalent, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
Who this course is for
Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Part-time) is the second stage of the full AAT qualification, for those who have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. It is a professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need: Level 2 AAT Accountancy qualification or equivalent, along side GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or FS Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent. If you have substantial industry experience this may be considered at interview. Satisfactory interview and/or assessment. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discu
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
You'll prepare and interpret budgets and variance analysis.
You'll understand tax principles relevant to businesses and individuals.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll develop skills in credit management and cash and treasury management.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College across two years of part-time study. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT, plus skills-based assessments. Each unit is assessed separately, so you work through the qualification at a steady pace. There are no coursework portfolios; exams test your knowledge and practical application directly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and reconciling accounts
Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions
Credit controller, chasing payments and managing debtor accounts
Finance officer, supporting budgets and financial reporting
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and payments
Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
Management accounts assistant, preparing reports for internal teams
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next stage of the full AAT qualification, covering complex financial statements, budgeting, and tax. Completing Level 4 makes you an AAT full member.
ACCA or CIMA. After AAT Level 4, you can apply for exemptions from early papers in the ACCA or CIMA qualifications, moving toward chartered accountant status.
