Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. This level 3 AAT accounting qualification covers complex accounting tasks, including cost accounting, preparing reports and returns, and applying accounting ethics. Sessions run for 4 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. To be eligible for funding, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year, not be an apprentice, and meet any additional criteria linked to where you live and your income.
Who this course is for
The level 3 in Accounting covers a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns while complying to Accounting ethics.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll maintain cost accounting records accurately.
You'll prepare financial reports and statutory returns.
You'll apply accounting ethics and professional standards.
You'll work with complex accounting data and transactions.
You'll develop skills in budgeting and management accounting.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. AAT Level 3 is assessed through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. Your tutor will guide you through each unit in class, and you'll complete assessments when you're ready to progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant - processing invoices, payments, and ledgers
Payroll administrator - managing employee pay and deductions
Bookkeeper - maintaining financial records for businesses
Finance officer - supporting budgets and financial reporting
Purchase ledger clerk - handling supplier accounts and payments
Credit controller - managing debt and customer accounts
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting - the next step for those aiming toward senior finance roles or chartered accountancy.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications - AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA papers, opening a route toward becoming a chartered accountant.
AAT membership - completing Level 3 makes you eligible to apply for AAT bookkeeping membership.