Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Southampton. Classes run at Pitman Training Southampton, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free aat accounting course is available to learners living in Southampton City Council postcode areas SO14 to SO19. Eligibility criteria apply, so contact the centre to confirm your place. You'll need to have completed the AAT Certificate in Accounting at Levels 1 and 2 before starting. The course covers 400 hours of learning and builds the skills employers expect from accounting technicians.
Who this course is for
This is an open access course for those who who wants to advance their knowledge of accounting.
Entry requirements
Must have completed Certificate in Accounting levels 1 and 2 courses.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll manage budgets and report on variances.
You'll apply tax principles to business and personal scenarios.
You'll use spreadsheets and accounting software to process financial data.
You'll interpret management accounting information to support business decisions.
You'll understand ethical principles in professional accounting practice.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll study online at your own pace and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Some units also include synoptic assessments that test your knowledge across the qualification as a whole.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Pitman Training Southampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Processes invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Payroll administrator. Manages employee pay and deductions.
Purchase ledger clerk. Handles supplier invoices and payments.
Sales ledger clerk. Manages customer accounts and receipts.
Finance assistant. Supports month-end reporting and budgeting.
Bookkeeper. Maintains accurate financial records for businesses.
Tax assistant. Helps prepare personal or business tax returns.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The next step in the AAT qualification route, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level. Completing Level 4 can open routes to chartered accountancy training.
ACCA or CIMA. If you want to qualify as a chartered accountant or management accountant, AAT Level 3 and 4 can give you exemptions from some early ACCA or CIMA exams.
