AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

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Are you considering a career in finance or accounting? Are you already working in the industry but need qualifications to progress? The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is a great option to help you on with your career goals. Enquire today to find out more or to get started.

Our AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting includes eLearning, digital workbooks, live classes, tutor support, mock exams, and Pocket Notes, to support your learning experience with us.

The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting has been developed to provide you with the necessary skills and credibility to advance an existing entry-level career in the finance industry, or get your foot in the door to your first role in this sector, especially as a Bookkeeper.

When you have completed your AAT Level 3 training course, you can apply for Professional AAT Bookkeeper status (making you a licensed Bookkeeper), which lets you legally submit the final balance for other companies and use the initials AATQB after your name.

We're incredibly honoured to be recognised for our achievements as an AAT Training Provider, and we're proud to have been awarded the following accolades and awards:

• AAT Tutor of the Year, 2024 - Winner.
• AAT Distance Learning Training Provider of the Year, 2024 - Shortlisted.
• PQ Magazine's Editor's Choice 2023 - Winners.
• AAT Tutor of the year award 2022 - Shortlisted.
• PQ Magazine’s Accounting Online College of the Year, 2022 - Shortlisted.
• AAT Distance Learning Training Provider of the Year 2020 - Shortlisted.

Completing the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting training course will give you the confidence, skills and knowledge to set up your own practice as a qualified bookkeeper, and work in organisations in an accounts team.

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We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 615,000 delegates globally, which has helped offer the highest quality training. Our close relationships with employers means we can provide you with the most in-demand skills in the accounting industry.

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Why study AAT Accounting with e-Careers?

• Best Price Guaranteed! - You won't find a like-for-like price cheaper.
• Higher than National average pass rates - L2 = 92.40% (compared with NA 75.10%), L3 = 73.90% (compared with NA 58.90%), L4 = 66.70% (compared with NA 63.70%).
• Flexibility – This course is delivered online via our interactive eLearning training platform, where you will have access to animation videos, knowledge checks, assignments, and more, letting you study wherever and whenever suits you best.
• Live Online Sessions - Exam preparation sessions and live online classes to help students prepare to sit their exams confidently, recorded, and available to watch back on your online hub.
• Digital resources – Your online portal contains all the additional help and study support you need including Kaplan study books (PDF); Kaplan workbooks (PDF); mock exams; question banks as well as PDF Kaplan Pocket Notes (flash cards) and PowerPoint slides so you can study no matter where you are.
• Tutor support included – Our experienced AAT tutors have over 20 years of experience.
• 90 days access to Sage Business Cloud Training - We offer this training with a certificate included, allowing you to demonstrate Sage proficiency to employers.
• Interest-free payment options - We offer a range of payments options to help spread the cost.
• Industry authority – We are an industry-recognised and AAT approved training provider.
• Created by industry experts - This course was written and developed by our team of experts, including AAT professionals who teach in college, bringing classroom quality training to your online course.

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Syllabus

Course Access: 15 Months

The 4 modules that you’ll cover throughout this course, are:

• Unit 1 - Business Awareness
• Unit 2 – Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Unit 3 - Management Accounting Techniques
• Unit 4 – Tax Processes for Businesses

As the AAT Accounting Level 3 is an advanced accreditation, we recommend you enrol on it once you have gained some experience working in accounting, or if you currently hold a valid AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and are looking to gain the advanced qualification.

There are no specific entry requirements to take the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing principles and using accounting software.

You can apply for Accounting jobs, including:

• Accounts Payable Clerk - £20,838
• Accounts / Finance Assistant - £21,481
• Bookkeeper - £27,000
• Payroll Supervisor - £27,495

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Additional pathways include progressing onto our AAT Level 4 in Accounting, a promotion in your current accounting job, starting your own business, or a new senior accounting job.