Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham College, full-time during the day. To start, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grades A to C (or 4 to 9), including maths and English, or a Level 2 vocational qualification with GCSE grade C or 4 in both maths and English. This level 3 aat accounting qualification covers financial accounting, management accounting, and business tax. The course runs for 636 hours in total. It prepares you for roles in accounts and finance, and is a strong step toward AAT Level 4.
Who this course is for
All Learners
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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 process and reconcile accounts using double-entry bookkeeping
You'll calculate and submit indirect tax returns
You'll analyse costs and variances to support budgeting
You'll use accounting software to record and report financial data
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Oldham College, with tutor-led sessions covering each unit. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Some units are assessed by synoptic assessment, which tests your knowledge across the qualification as a whole. You'll sit assessments at an approved AAT assessment venue.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
Purchase ledger clerk: managing supplier accounts and payments
Sales ledger clerk: handling customer invoicing and credit control
Payroll administrator: calculating and processing employee pay
Bookkeeper: maintaining accurate financial records for businesses
Tax assistant: helping prepare and submit tax returns
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the natural next step, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level. Completing Level 4 gives you AAT full membership status.
ACCA or CIMA qualifications: once you hold AAT Level 4, you may be eligible for exemptions on the ACCA or CIMA professional accountancy routes, opening the door to chartered accountant status.
