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Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, part-time during the day.

The course builds on bookkeeping knowledge and takes you into more advanced accounting. You'll study topics including financial statements, tax, management accounting, and business awareness. The course runs over 35 weeks. It suits anyone who can already handle core bookkeeping and wants to move into a more skilled accounting role.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, awarded by AAT.

Who this course is for

Course Overview This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) advanced level course is a mid-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is looking to advance their existing knowledge of accounting. This course is delivered in face-to-face lessons in the classroom. This Level 3 course is part of the National Skills Fund initiative and is fully funded for eligible learners. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Please

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 (Merit grade) is advantageous.

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 account for tax, including VAT and business tax.
  • You'll use accounting software to process and report financial data.
  • You'll understand ethical principles in an accounting context.
  • You'll analyse and interpret financial information for internal reporting.

How you will learn

You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Cauldon Campus. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge from across the course and tests how you apply it in realistic accounting scenarios.

What you will need to bring

Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting technician, manages day-to-day financial records for an organisation.
  • Assistant accountant, supports qualified accountants with reporting and analysis.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains accurate financial records for businesses.
  • Finance assistant, processes invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles employee payment queries.
  • Accounts payable or receivable clerk, manages supplier or customer accounts.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, the next AAT level covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax in greater depth.
  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, for those aiming toward chartered accountant status, though these require further study beyond Level 4.
  • AAT apprenticeship at Level 4, combining work and study if you move into an accounting role.
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