Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster & Morecambe College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. There are no entry requirements for this course. You'll study the core principles of accounting, covering areas such as financial statements, management accounting, and tax. The AAT accounting qualification is recognised by employers across finance and business. It sits within the AAT's professional accounting framework and gives you the grounding to work in a range of accounting roles.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for adult learners studying part time as a hobby or to support a change in their career.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course
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 understand indirect tax and how VAT works in practice.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping and accounting records accurately.
You'll analyse costs and revenues to support budgeting.
You'll understand professional ethics in an accounting context.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Lancaster & Morecambe College. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Accounting Course is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own assessment, which you sit when you're ready. Your tutor will guide you through the material and help you prepare for each exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster & Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoices and credit control
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing staff pay
Finance assistant: supporting a finance team day to day
Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for a business
Tax assistant: helping prepare VAT returns and basic tax work
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step after Level 3. It covers complex financial statements, budgeting, and tax, and completes the AAT qualification framework.
ACCA or CIMA: once you hold the AAT Level 4 Diploma, you may be eligible for exemptions on the ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, which lead to chartered accountant status.
