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Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Durham

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

Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day, over one year. The course builds the technical knowledge and skills needed for accounting and finance work. You'll cover areas including financial statements, tax, and management accounting. It's a recognised step toward employment in accounting or finance, and toward further study in the field. The free aat accounting course for adults is available subject to eligibility.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a career in accountancy or finance.

The purpose of the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is to provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills required to progress to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to further study in accountancy and finance.

This qualification is a natural progression route if you have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

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

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New College Durham. Learning is assessed through a combination of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Each unit has its own assessment, which you sit when you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in class before you move on to assessment.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, processing invoices and payments for a business.
  • Finance administrator, supporting a finance team day to day.
  • Payroll administrator, calculating and processing staff wages.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier accounts and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk, handling customer invoicing and receipts.
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for clients.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 3 and 4 can give you exemptions from some early ACCA or CIMA exams, opening a route toward chartered accountant status.
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