Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, part-time during the day, over 34 weeks. To join, you'll need a Level 2 accounting qualification or significant relevant accounting work experience. The course covers more advanced accounting techniques, including financial statements, tax, and management accounting. It suits anyone already working in finance who wants to formalise their skills, as well as those building on earlier study. AAT requires you to hold a membership with them directly, and there may be additional exam fees.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you have already completed the Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or a related qualification such as GCSE or A level Accounts. It's also suitable if you have some relevant accounting work experience or you are currently employed in a finance role and looking to move on to or get accreditation for your skills.
Entry requirements
Level 2 accounting qualifications or significant relevant work experience.
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 calculate and process tax, including VAT and indirect tax.
You'll use spreadsheets and accounting software to record and analyse financial data.
You'll understand ethical principles and professional standards in accounting.
You'll interpret financial information to assess business performance.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Newbury College. Learning is assessed through AAT's own computer-based assessments, which you sit at approved test centres. Each unit has its own assessment, and you must pass all of them to achieve the full qualification. Your tutor will guide you through the syllabus in class, and you'll be expected to study and practise outside of sessions too.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and reconciling accounts
Payroll administrator, managing employee pay and deductions
Finance officer, supporting budgeting and financial reporting
Credit controller, managing debt and chasing payments
Purchase ledger clerk, handling supplier invoices and payments
Management accounts assistant, preparing reports for business decisions
Tax assistant, supporting VAT returns and tax compliance
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering complex financial management and optional specialist units such as personal tax, business tax, and audit.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA and CIMA papers, opening a route toward chartered accountant status.
AAT Bookkeeping qualifications. If you want to specialise in bookkeeping, dedicated AAT bookkeeping awards are available at Levels 2 and 3.
