Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Epsom. Classes run at NESCOT, part-time on a day or block release basis. This level 3 AAT accounting qualification takes around one year to complete. You'll study financial accounting, management accounting, and business tax, building the technical skills that employers look for in accounting roles. AAT is the UK's leading professional body for accounting technicians, and this qualification is widely used as a route into finance and accounts work. It also opens the door to further AAT study at Level 4.
Who this course is for
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.
You'll produce management accounting reports and analyse costs.
You'll calculate and submit VAT returns accurately.
You'll understand business tax principles and their application.
You'll use accounting software to process financial data.
You'll interpret financial information to support business decisions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at NESCOT, combining taught input with practical exercises. Assessment is by a mix of computer-based exams and skills-based assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NESCOT 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 for small or medium businesses.
Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions.
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and reconciliations.
Sales ledger clerk, managing customer accounts and credit control.
Finance assistant, supporting a finance team in any sector.
Tax assistant, helping prepare and submit tax returns.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering financial statements, budgeting, and optional specialist units in tax or credit management.
ACCA or CIMA: after completing AAT Level 4, you may be eligible for exemptions from some ACCA or CIMA exams, moving toward chartered accountant status.
AAT membership: completing Level 4 qualifies you to apply for full AAT membership (MAAT).
