AAT Level 3 Accounting Courses

Are you ready to take your accounting skills to the next level?

The AAT Level 3 Accounting qualification introduces more complex bookkeeping and accounting topics.

You will learn how to make adjustments such as working from partial information, correction of errors, producing an Extended Trial Balance, VAT Return, Costings report, producing reports in preparation of financial statements and accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships.

Is AAT Level 3 right for you? Find out which level is best for you by using our AAT Skills Check.

85.8% AAT Level 3 Pass Rate
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What is the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Course?

This AAT level 3 course is the next step for students who have already completed the Foundation Certificate or have an equivalent qualification. Please contact us if you hold a qualification or have experience in Bookkeeping and Accounts. We can then assess and advise on any exemptions that may be allowable.

Take your accounting career to the next level with an AAT Level 3 course

At this level you'll tackle more difficult aspects of accounting and after successfully completing this qualification you can apply for professional bookkeeper status (AATQB). An AAT Associate Bookkeeping Membership (AATQB) would allow you to become self-employed and start offering bookkeeping services.

What does the syllabus cover?

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

How long does the course take?

The AAT advise it could take between six months to a year to complete but it depends on your chosen study method. By studying via distance learning with Training Link you'll have more flexibility to fit your education around your life, rather than the other way around.

Ofqual suggest the Total Qualification Time is around 520 hours. But thanks to our time-saving utilities your active study time should be around 250-300 hours.

What support do I get?

There's a reason we have a 92.3% AAT level 3 pass rate. And that's because you'll receive top quality tutor support. It's why we won Best New AAT Training Provider in 2018, 'Online College Of The Year' by PQ Magazine, and 'ICB Large Training Provider Of The Year'- for 10 years in a row.

You'll also enjoy access to Student Street where you can talk with other Training Link students and tutors.

What does it qualify me to do?

When you successfully gain an AAT level 3 qualification you could look for employment as an:

  • Accounts Assistant
  • Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Audit Trainee
  • Bookkeeper
  • Credit Controller
  • Finance Assistant
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Payroll Supervisor
  • Practice Bookkeeper
  • Tax Assistant

Further information is available on the AAT website

What Bieke thinks of her AAT Accounting study experience

Bieke already had an accounting degree from her studies in Belgium. But when she came over to the UK she wanted to gain a recognised set of qualifications in this country. And after driving past the Training Link offices every day, curiosity got the better of her and she googled us to find out more about what we did. It turned out, we offered exactly what she wanted.

We recently sat down with her to find out more about her experience of studying the AAT levels 2, 3, and 4 course with Training Link.

Introducing Blended Live...

Our new Blended Live study option includes live online exam revision sessions and an extra 52 hours of video content across levels 2, 3, and 4.

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