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Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Macclesfield

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This is a free AAT accounting course for adults who have already completed AAT Level 2, or who can show solid double-entry bookkeeping knowledge backed by relevant work experience. You'll attend an admissions interview before starting, so the team can confirm the course is the right fit. The level 3 AAT accounting classes cover the specialist knowledge and skills needed to move into an accounting or finance role, or to continue studying accountancy at a higher level.

Who this course is for

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to enable progression to further study in accountancy and finance.

Entry requirements

You will need to have achieved one of the following:

  • AAT Level 2
  • You can demonstrate a sound knowledge of double-entry book-keeping with relevant work experience

On receipt of your application to study this course you will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a member of the teaching team to discuss the course and its requirements in more depth to ensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced double-entry bookkeeping techniques to complex financial transactions.
  • You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
  • You'll use management accounting tools to support business decision-making.
  • You'll carry out tax processes for businesses, including VAT returns.
  • You'll work with accounting software to process and report financial data.
  • You'll develop the skills to analyse and interpret financial information accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Macclesfield College, with tutor-led teaching and practical exercises. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, so you complete assessments as you progress through the course rather than all at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Macclesfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
  • Bookkeeper: maintaining financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator: managing employee pay and deductions
  • Finance assistant: supporting a finance team with reporting and analysis
  • Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments
  • Tax assistant: supporting VAT and tax compliance work

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the next step in the AAT qualification framework, covering budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units.
  • ACCA or CIMA: once you hold AAT Level 3 or 4, you may be eligible for exemptions from early papers in the ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, which lead to chartered accountant status.
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