Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you earn, applying your learning directly in an accounting role. The course builds on your AAT Level 2 Foundation qualification and covers complex financial processes, including financial accounts, reports, returns, and professional ethics. It typically takes 12 months to complete. This is a free AAT accounting course for adults who already hold the AAT Level 2 qualification.
Who this course is for
The course leads on from the Association of Accounting Technician's (AAT) Level 2 qualification and you will master complex financial processes, including financial accounts, reports and returns as well as learning about the importance of professional ethics.
Entry requirements
To have gained the AAT Foundation Level 2 qualification
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll produce financial reports and returns.
You'll apply professional ethics in an accounting context.
You'll work with complex financial data and accounting records.
You'll understand tax processes relevant to accounting roles.
You'll develop skills in management accounting techniques.
How you will learn
You learn on the job, applying skills directly in your workplace. Assessment is through AAT examinations. The registration fee, your first examination fee, and certification costs are included in the course price. Your employer supports your study alongside your day-to-day role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Train Together will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, reconciliations, and ledgers
Assistant accountant: supporting financial reporting and month-end tasks
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and receipts
Finance officer: supporting budgets and financial controls in organisations
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step in the AAT accounting qualification route, covering budgeting, financial statements, and tax.
ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications: for those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA papers.
AAT apprenticeship at Level 4: combines work-based learning with the Professional Diploma.
