Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course typically takes 9 months to complete. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, financial statements, tax processes, and management accounting. This is a recognised AAT accounting qualification that opens doors to a wide range of accounting and finance roles. GCSEs at a good level are required, along with relevant work experience to complete all units.
Who this course is for
KBM Training and Recruitment with the collaboration of KBM Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors and Institute of Financial Accountants, offers accounting work experience and AAT qualifications. This course is for anyone who would like to get into or move on to their career in accounting and finance.
Entry requirements
GCSE at good levels and in relevant job role to be able to complete all units required
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply VAT and tax principles to business accounting tasks.
You'll manage budgets and produce management accounting reports.
You'll process payroll and understand payroll legislation.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping to record complex transactions.
You'll carry out credit control and accounts receivable processes.
You'll analyse business performance using financial data.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams, which you sit at an approved AAT assessment venue. Some units include synoptic assessments that test your knowledge across multiple topics. You'll receive tutor support throughout your studies to help you prepare for each exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. KBM Training and Recruitment will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day financial processing in a business.
Payroll administrator: managing employee pay, deductions, and compliance.
Credit controller: chasing payments and managing accounts receivable.
Tax assistant: preparing VAT returns and supporting tax compliance work.
Finance assistant: working across budgets, invoices, and financial records.
Senior bookkeeper: overseeing bookkeeping for small or medium businesses.
Accounts payable clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments.
Audit trainee: supporting internal or external audit teams.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting: the natural next step after Level 3. It covers financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level, and is the qualification many employers expect for senior finance roles.
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.
