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Take the next step in your accounting career with the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This advanced course broadens your technical knowledge and skills in accounting. Completing this course will help you gain an industry-recognised certification and prepare you for higher-level qualifications, such as AAT Level 4, and secure more advanced career opportunities.
Our AAT Level 3 qualification is perfect for:
Individuals who have completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Professionals looking for a professional development opportunity in management accounting, taxation, and financial reporting
Accountants wanting to formalise and deepen their accounting skills
People working in intermediate accounting roles who wish to progress to senior positions
Anyone seeking higher-level qualifications, such as AAT Level 4 or professional qualifications like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
Our AAT Level 3 online course follows a structured approach to ensure you gain the advanced technical skills and practical accounting techniques required for senior roles in accounting and finance. Each unit builds on your existing accounting knowledge, providing expertise in financial and management accounting, taxation, and business awareness.
This unit provides a comprehensive understanding of essential business concepts, helping you grasp the broader business context in which accounting functions operate.
Learning outcomes:
Gain advanced bookkeeping skills in financial reporting, focusing on preparing accurate and comprehensive financial statements.
Learning outcomes:
Learn financial management fundamentals to analyse, interpret, and present financial data for better decision-making.
Learning outcomes:
Unit 4 - The Business Environment
Gain a thorough understanding of business tax processes and navigate the complexities of taxation within a business context.
Learning outcomes:
The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is designed to be completed in 9 to 12 months, depending on your personal study pace and prior knowledge. With 15 months of access to course materials, you can study at your own pace, allowing you to progress comfortably while balancing other commitments.
The AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting requires you to pass four objective-type assessments before earning the qualification. These exams are computer-based and assess the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the course. Each exam covers key learning outcomes from the individual units.
Exam Details
Level 2 exam durations:
Once you've completed your assessments, the raw marks are converted into a percentage and weighted according to the unit assessment within the qualification, providing an overall grade. Here's the weighted contribution of each assessment:
You must score at least 70% overall to receive your qualification.
Passing Scores:
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting:
You must score at least 70% overall to receive your qualification.
Passing Scores:
You can take these assessments through remote invigilation or in AAT-approved test centres. To sit the assessment, you must become an AAT member, with student membership and exam fees separate from the course price.
We offer our AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting training courses via our industry-leading eLearning platform, but we also support you further through Tutor-led sessions and study books.
At e-Careers, we are dedicated to providing you with all the exam preparation and study support you need to excel in your AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification. From expert-led Tutoring to extensive study materials, we ensure you have everything at your disposal for success.
Our AAT Level 3 online course includes:
We ensure you have everything you need to reach your full potential and achieve your AAT qualification.
Prior accounting knowledge is recommended for the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, but if you have a solid foundation in accounting principles, this course will allow you to build on your existing skills and specialise in more advanced areas.
To start studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, we recommend that you:
Have completed AAT Level 2 or have equivalent experience in an accounting or finance role
Have a strong understanding of English
Have a comfort level with basic mathematics
Have access to a PC or laptop (compatible with both Mac and Windows)
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AAT Level 3 is equivalent to A-Level qualifications and SCQF Level 7 in Scotland. It provides advanced accounting knowledge and is a step towards more finance roles.
AAT Level 3 provides advanced accounting knowledge but does not qualify you as a fully qualified Accountant. However, it can help you land finance, bookkeeping, or accounting roles and is essential to becoming fully qualified. By completing Level 3, you can also achieve the AATQB (AAT Qualified Bookkeeper) designation.
For those aiming for higher qualifications, progressing to AAT Level 4 or pursuing professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA will help you advance further in your career.
AAT Level 3 can be challenging, as it covers more advanced topics in accounting and finance. However, with the proper support, study resources, and commitment, it is manageable for those with a solid understanding of accounting. e-Careers provides a structured and clear progression pathway, ensuring you have all the resources needed to pass and earn your qualification.
Completing AAT Level 3 opens up various career opportunities in finance and accounting. With this qualification, you can pursue roles such as:
Bookkeeper: Maintain accurate records of daily business transactions and accounts
Accounts Assistant: Assist accounting teams with preparing accounts, processing invoices, and handling balance sheets
Tax Assistant: Help with preparing tax returns, managing tax records, and ensuring tax compliance
Payable and Expenses Supervisor: Oversee accounts payable processes and ensure timely, accurate payments
Payroll Supervisor: Manage payroll systems and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time
Finance Officer: Support financial management, including budget preparation, reporting, and analysis
AAT Level 3 consists of four objective-type assessments. These exams cover the key units of the course, including business awareness, financial accounting, management accounting, and tax processes.
Our AAT Level 3 course is offered at one of the most competitive prices in the market, so you can get excellent value, like comprehensive support and resources for the value you pay. Please note that AAT student membership and exam fees are separate from the course price and must be paid directly to AAT.
AAT Level 3 is one of the most cost-effective alternative career progression opportunities for entering the accounting and finance industry, and many universities recognise it for entry into related degree programmes. However, it is advisable to check with individual universities to confirm whether they accept AAT Level 3 for admission, as entry requirements may vary.
The highest level of AAT is Level 4, which provides the most advanced accounting knowledge and is a crucial step for becoming a fully qualified Accountant.
There is no upper age limit for AAT qualifications. However, you must be at least 16 to enrol in AAT Level 3.
On average, you can complete the AAT Level 3 modules between 6 and 9 months, depending on your study pace and prior knowledge. You have 15 months of access to course materials, allowing for flexible learning.