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AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Wakefield – Wakefield College

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Heart of Yorkshire Education Group for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. Funding may be available depending on your age, postcode, and previous qualifications. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan can help cover the cost. You'll need to have completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting before starting. The course covers financial accounting, management accounting, and tax, and typically takes 12 months. You'll also need a laptop or PC for the online elements.

Who this course is for

Ready to master complex financial processes? This qualification is designed to bridge the gap between basic bookkeeping and advanced accounting. Whether you are already working in finance or looking to break into the industry, this internationally recognized certification from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) gives you the practical skills and credentials employers look for.

What You Will Study:

  • Financial Accounting: Learn to prepare accurate financial statements.
  • Management Accounting Techniques: Master the data analysis needed to drive business decisions.
  • Tax Processes for Businesses: Understand regulations and navigate business tax requirements.
  • Business Awareness: Gain a big-picture view of how finance integrates with operations.

Beyond the numbers, you will also develop essential workplace communication and lifelong learning habits, helping you confidently apply your skills to the wider business world.

Entry requirements

To study this course, you must have completed AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. If you have previous accounting or bookkeeping experience please email [email protected] to discuss your experience further.

As this in an online blended course, you must have access to a laptop or PC.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements to professional accounting standards.
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll calculate and process tax, including VAT and payroll.
  • You'll use accounting software and digital tools used in finance roles.
  • You'll analyse business performance using financial data.
  • You'll develop the skills to handle complex bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

How you will learn

This is a blended course. You'll study online materials in your own time and attend daytime classes at Wakefield College. Assessment is set by AAT and includes a mix of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments that test your knowledge across the qualification. You'll need a laptop or PC to access the online learning.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC to access the online parts of the course. You'll also be asked to buy a set of question bank books to support your learning. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handling day-to-day financial transactions
  • Purchase ledger clerk, managing supplier invoices and payments
  • Payroll administrator, processing staff wages and deductions
  • Finance officer, supporting budgeting and reporting in an organisation
  • 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 after Level 3. Covers financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level, and completes the full AAT qualification.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. AAT Level 3 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA and CIMA exams, opening a route toward chartered accountant status.
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