Accounting - Level 3 Diploma (AAT)

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This course will provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role or to enable progression to further study in accountancy and finance. You will develop skills, including an understanding of complex financial processes such as final accounts, reports, and returns; spreadsheet use for accountants; VAT returns; and professional ethics. The course will help you identify and apply relevant knowledge, methods, and skills to complete tasks and address well-defined but complex problems.

Please note that this course is run in the daytime.

• Topics covered include:

  • Business Awareness
  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Tax Processes for Business

You will need:

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - minimum MERIT grade
• AAT L3 Certificate in Bookkeeping - minimum MERIT grade
• GCSE Maths and English grades 5 and above or Functional Skills Level 2 in both Maths and English

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Four units are assessed individually in end-of-unit assessments. This qualification also includes a synoptic assessment that students sit towards the end of the qualification, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

AAT one-off registration fee (UK students) - £243.00 and the cost of text books/workbooks for each unit within the qualification.

This course will help you progress to higher-level courses or into employment in roles such as an accounts administrator/assistant, finance assistant, accounting technician, credit controller, bookkeeper, or payroll supervisor.

This course will provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills required for progressing either to employment in an accounting or finance role or to enable progression to further study accountancy and finance. You will develop skills including an understanding of complex financial processes, such as final accounts, reports and returns, spreadsheet use for accountants, VAT returns and professional ethics. The course will help you identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that are well-defined but also complex.

Please note that this course is run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Topics covered can include:

• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Final Accounts Preparation
• Management Accounting: Costing
• Indirect Tax
• Ethics for Accountants
• Spreadsheets for Accounting

You will need:

• Accounting - Level 2 Certificate, or equivalent

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Four units are assessed individually in end-of-unit assessments. This qualification also includes a synoptic assessment that students sit towards the end of the qualification, which draws on and assesses knowledge and understanding from across the qualification.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

AAT one-off registration fee (UK students) - £243.00 and the cost of text books/workbooks for each unit within the qualification.

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, or into employment in roles such as an accounts administrator/assistant, finance assistant, accounting technician, credit controller, bookkeeper or payroll supervisor.

This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Students will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.

Topics covered can include:

• Business Awareness
• Financial Accounting: Prepariog Financial Statements
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Tax Processes for Business

You will need:

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - minimum Merit Grade
• GCSE Maths and English Grades 5 and above or Functional Skills Level 2 in both Maths and English

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be continuously assessed through skills tests and 4 extrnal assessments.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

AAT one-off registration fee (UK students) - £243.00 and the cost of text books/workbooks for each unit within the qualification.

After completing AAT Level 3, you could enter a range of financial careers or progress to the Accounting (Technician) AAT Level 4, Diploma in Management Studies, or other professional qualifications.