Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in an accounting or finance role, building practical skills alongside your qualification. This free AAT accounting course takes around 9 months to complete. You'll cover advanced bookkeeping, management accounting, tax, and financial statements. A level 3 AAT accounting qualification is the recognised step between foundation-level study and professional-level accounting work. Entry requires GCSEs at a good level and a relevant job role.
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 management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll process tax returns and understand VAT obligations.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
You'll analyse costs and prepare budgets.
You'll understand ethical principles in accounting practice.
How you will learn
You learn through your workplace, applying skills directly in your accounting or finance role. Assessment is through AAT computer-based exams and synoptic assessments that test your knowledge across the qualification. You'll also complete work-based tasks that draw on your day-to-day role. KBM Training and Recruitment will confirm the specific assessment schedule before you start.
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.
Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions
Credit controller, chasing and managing business debts
Tax assistant, preparing and filing tax returns
Senior bookkeeper, overseeing financial records for a business
Finance assistant, working across accounts payable and receivable
Accounts payable clerk, processing supplier invoices and payments
Audit trainee, supporting internal or external audit work
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. The natural next step. Covers financial statements, budgeting, and management accounting at a higher level. Opens the door to chartered accountancy training.
ACCA or CIMA qualification. After AAT Level 4, you may be eligible for exemptions on the ACCA or CIMA professional exams, moving toward chartered accountant status.
