Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, part-time during the day, over one year. This level 3 aat accounting course builds on bookkeeping and accounting foundations, taking you into more complex territory. You'll cover final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, management accounting, professional ethics, and spreadsheets. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you. If you have accounting or finance work experience but haven't completed AAT Level 2, the centre may suggest an AAT skills check first.
Who this course is for
Whether progressing from AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, progressing from another book keeping qualification, or joining the course with work experience, with this course you will master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, management accounting, professional ethics and spreadsheets,making it perfect for anyone interested in a career in book keeping, or who wants to go on to become a fully qualified accountant.This course is mainly self-study with access to an online learning platform and books that you will need to collect from your local learning centre. You will have regular contact from your designated tutor throughout your studies.You are expected to schedule in your exams in 3 month intervals following your start date. This will ensure that the course is completed within a 12 month period.
Entry requirements
Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you dont need relevant work experience. This means that this course is ideal if you are leaving school, returning to work or thinking about a change in career. Useful strengths include confidence with numbers, time management, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve.If you have not completed AAT level 2, but have some work experience in accounting/finance, it is advisable to undertake the AAT skills checkprior t
What you will learn
You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll work with professional ethics in an accounting context.
You'll use spreadsheets to process and present financial data.
You'll handle more complex bookkeeping and financial processes.
You'll develop accuracy and attention to detail across accounting tasks.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions during the day. AAT qualifications are assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit these exams when you're ready, at an approved assessment venue. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you move to assessment. There are no coursework portfolios for this qualification; the exams are the assessment method.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and reconciling accounts
Bookkeeper, managing day-to-day financial records
Payroll administrator, handling employee pay and deductions
Finance assistant, supporting a finance team in any sector
Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier payments
Credit controller, chasing and managing outstanding debts
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3. Covers budgeting, financial statements, and tax, and is the final AAT qualification before moving into chartered accountancy.
ACCA or CIMA. Once you hold AAT Level 4, you may be eligible for exemptions from some ACCA or CIMA exams, opening the route to chartered accountant status.
