AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting or the level 4 apprenticeship. The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant and Bookkeeper.

You will also be eligible for AAT Bookkeeper (AATQB) status, giving you the option to work as a freelance bookkeeper.

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 often fully funded or partially funded for eligible learners, so the cost to you is reduced or free. If eligible, you are required to apply for the level 3 Award in Bookkeeping first. On successful completion, you are then able to apply for the level 3 Accounting top-up to complete the full level 2 accounting qualification. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of studying this course, or we can invoice employers if they will be funding your qualification. Please ask a member of staff for more information.

This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial concepts, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

You will study:

• Financial accounting: preparing financial statements
• Management accounting techniques
• Tax processes for businesses
• Business awareness