Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre, full-time during the day. The course is free for eligible learners. Fees may apply for others, and an Advanced Learner Loan can help cover costs. You'll need a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to start. The course takes one year and covers complex accounting tasks including cost accounting records and financial reporting. AAT is the qualification employers look for in accounting and finance roles.
Who this course is for
This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
Entry requirements
You must have a sound knowledge of bookkeeping principles to undertake the AAT Level 3 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is advantageous but not essential.
What you will learn
You'll maintain cost accounting records accurately.
You'll prepare financial reports and statements.
You'll apply double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
You'll work with budgeting and management accounting techniques.
You'll understand tax principles relevant to accounting roles.
You'll develop the technical knowledge needed for accounting and finance work.
How you will learn
You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre, combined with online learning through a digital platform. Assessment is through AAT exams for each unit of the Diploma. You'll sit these exams as you complete each module across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Process invoices, payments, and ledgers.
Bookkeeper. Maintain financial records for businesses.
Payroll administrator. Manage staff pay and deductions.
Finance assistant. Support finance teams in any sector.
Purchase ledger clerk. Handle supplier invoices and payments.
Credit controller. Manage customer accounts and debt recovery.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step in the AAT accounting qualification route, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax.
ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications. For those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA papers.
AAT apprenticeship. Combine work and study at Level 4 while earning.
