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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Loughborough

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Loughborough College for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, part-time during the day, over one year.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, though some learners may be entitled to fee remission. The course covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, tax, and management accounting. You'll work through AAT accounting classes at a steady pace, building the technical skills employers look for in finance roles.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Who this course is for

GCSE English gives you the opportunity to investigate and analyse the language and structure of texts in context, and it gives you the opportunity to experiment using language creatively. You will give opinions and pass judgement on current events, recent texts and then apply these skills to exam questions. The course also improves your employability as it promotes the expression of thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will be required to attend an informal assessment to ensure that this level of study is appropriate. This programme is fully funded subject to candidates meeting the eligibility criteria.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply VAT and tax principles to business transactions.
  • You'll produce management accounting reports and budgets.
  • You'll use double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
  • You'll interpret financial statements and spot errors.
  • You'll understand ethical standards in accounting practice.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Main Campus, with tutor-led sessions throughout the year. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you sit exams as you complete each topic rather than all at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting technician, supports qualified accountants in practice or industry.
  • Assistant accountant, handles day-to-day accounts for a business.
  • Bookkeeper, manages financial records for small and medium employers.
  • Finance assistant, processes invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles employee pay queries.
  • Accounts payable clerk, manages supplier invoices and payments.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, the next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications, for those aiming toward chartered accountant status.
  • AAT apprenticeship at Level 4, combining work and study for those already in an accounting role.
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