About the course
This course is suitable for anyone progressing from AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, or from another bookkeeping qualification, we also welcome anyone with relevant work experience. With this course you will master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, management accounting, professional ethics and spreadsheets. It is perfect for anyone interested in a career in bookkeeping or accounting.
We have daytime and evening classes available for September.
The daytime course will run once a week from 9:15am - 4:30pm.
The evening course will run twice a week from, 6pm - 9pm.
Please specify which option suits you better upon enquiry.
Entry requirements
Unlike other qualifications there are no entry requirements with AAT and you don't need relevant work experience. This means that this course is ideal if you are leaving school, returning to work or thinking about a change in career. Useful strengths include confidence with numbers, time management, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve.
If you have not completed AAT level 2, but have some work experience in accounting/finance, it is advisable to undertake the AAT skills check. Please email us at aatenquiries@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk and we will send you further information.
Qualifications
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting awarded in conjunction with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
What you'll learn (core modules)
The course covers 4 modules over the year:
1) Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
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This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. Students will gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation's accounts using a manual bookkeeping system.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the accounting principles underlaying final accounts preparation.
- Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping.
- Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets.
- Prepare and record depreciation calculations.
- Record period end adjustments.
- Produce and extend the trial balance.
- Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
- Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios.
- Prepare accounting records from incomplete information.
2) Tax Processes for Business
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This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop students' skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll.
Learning outcomes
- Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT.
- Calculate VAT.
- Review and verify VAT returns.
- Understand principles of payroll.
- Report information within the organisation
3) Management Accounting Techniques
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This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of management accounting in an organisation, and how organisations use such information to aid decision making. Students will learn the principles that underpin management accounting methodology and techniques, how costs are handled in organisations and why organisations treat costs in different ways.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the purpose and use of management accounting within organisations.
- Use techniques required for dealing with costs.
- Attribute costs according to organisational requirements.
- Investigate deviations from budgets.
- Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information.
- Use management accounting techniques to support short-term decision making.
- Understand principles of cash management.
4) Business Awareness
- This unit provides students with an understanding of the business, its environment and the influences that this has on an organisation's structure, the role of its accounting function and its performance. Students will examine the purpose and types for businesses that exist and the rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, as well as gain an understanding of the importance of professional ethics and ethical management within the finance function.
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Learning outcomes
- Understand business types, structure and governance and the legal framework in which they operate.
- Understand the impact of the external and internal environments on business, their performance and decisions.
- Understand how businesses and accounts comply with principles of professional ethics.
- Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security.
- Communicate information to stakeholders.
Your are encouraged to progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting upon successful completion of the level 3 course in accounting.
Jobs you could apply for after studying AAT Level 3 include:
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Assistant
- Assistant Accountant
- Audit Trainee
- Bookkeeper
- Credit Controller
- Finance Assistant
- Payroll Administrator
- Payroll Supervisor
- Practice Bookkeeper
- Tax Assistant
How will I be assessed?
All of the above modules will be assessed individually via a computer based exam, in person at one of our learning centres.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
UNIVERSITY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
73 Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3SP
How much will it cost?
The current course costs £2880.00.
This can be paid via
- instalments
- invoice to an Employer
- or you can apply for an Advance Learner Loan.
There is full government funding available for 19+ learners who are in receipt of certain benefits or who earn below £25000 before tax. If you are unsure if you would qualify for this funding please email us at aatenquiries@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
You will also need to register with AAT and the registration fee is £243 payable direct to them this is not covered by any funding.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Please "APPLY ONLINE" now to secure you place on the September course.
Alternatively, please send your enquiry to aatenquiries@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
Days & times
Date(s) to be confirmed