AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3)

Who is this course suitable for?

Is the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting right for me?

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

We also recommend that you:

Are at least 16 years old (or have the consent of a parent or guardian)
Have a solid understanding of the English language
Are comfortable with mathematics
Have access to a PC or Laptop

This certification is delivered on our eLearning platform, but we also include textbooks within the price (saving you £600!).

Course accreditation

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the UK’s largest qualification and membership body for vocational Accountants and Bookkeepers, with over 150,000 members. Their qualifications represent some of the highest standards available to accountants, ensuring you receive both professionalism and expert knowledge in accounting principles. AAT accreditation is the most recognised accounting awarding body by employers, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Where could this course take you next?

How will this AAT course advance my career?

Completing the AAT Level 3 course in Accounting will ensure you have the skills, knowledge and confidence to learn how to become an Accountant, capable of performing more senior accounting functions, like advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation and indirect tax.

You will be able to apply for Accounting jobs, such as:

Accounts Payable Clerk - £24k
Accounts / Finance Assistant - £24.5k
Bookkeeper - £28.5k
Payroll Supervisor - £32.5k
Finance Officer - £37.5k

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

AAT Qualified Bookkeeper

AAT Qualified Bookkeeper (AATQB) status will give recognition to your commitment to become a qualified Bookkeeper. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Accounting, you will be able to start applying for AATQB status which confirms your skills and allows you to work towards being able to submit the final balance for your business, or other businesses of any size.

As a Licensed Bookkeeper you can become self-employed and offer 5 of the 18 services listed in licence table, including: Bookkeeping, Financial Accounts and Accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships, VAT, Computerised Accountancy systems, and Payroll.

General Accounting Responsibilities & Salary

What can I expect from a job in Accounting?

Employers of all sizes see the value of employees with AAT qualifications and large companies including KPMG, train their staff with AAT qualifications because it demonstrates they can apply their studies to a real-world scenario.

At this level, you will be comfortable working on more technical accounting tasks and be involved in more senior duties, such as:

Advanced Bookkeeping
Final Accounts Preparation
Management Accounting: Costing
Indirect Tax FA18

Salaries vary by industry, sector and role; however, industry averages range between £23,000 and £30,000 a year, at this level.

Why choose e-Careers

Why study this AAT qualification with e-Careers

AAT is the world’s leading professional body for Accounting Technicians. As such, their qualifications are both internationally recognised and respected. If you’re looking to earn your AAT Accounting Level 3 Advanced Diploma with an award-winning, recognised company that embodies professionalism and support, e-Careers is here for you! However, we offer so much more.

Best price guaranteed! (Inc. AAT Membership worth £147)
High quality training materials: Interactive online course with videos, mock exams and practice assessments. Backed up with study books (worth £600)
One of the industries highest average pass rates of 89.2%
An average course completion time of 6-8 months (access for 12 months)
Interest-free payment plans available
Unlimited expert Tutor Support

e-Careers are the largest provider of Sage Certified Training within the UK. We have chosen to use Sage software because it’s the most popular Accounting software used by companies. This course has embedded a Sage 50 certificate within the programme so when you finish your AAT Level 3 qualification, you'll also be awarded the Sage certificate also.

Benefits of AAT membership

Practice tests help you to see if you’re prepared and ready for your official exams
Extra study support resources
Career advices and tips from employers, networking, newsletters and industry updates

AAT membership is required in order to sit your exams

Contact us today to get enrolled in this accounting course and move closer to becoming an advanced accredited accounting professional.

Course Overview & AAT Syllabus

AAT Syllabus - What are the 7 AAT Level 3 Units

Building on the skills and techniques you developed throughout Level 2, the AAT Level 3 course in Accounting will enable you to understand and perform more complex accounting processes, such as advanced double-entry bookkeeping, implementing procedures for acquisition and disposal of non-current assets, preparing and recording depreciation calculations, and more!

What are the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting online course modules?

The 7 modules that you’ll cover throughout this course, are:

Unit 1 - Advanced Bookkeeping
Unit 2 - Final Accounts Preparation
Unt 3 - Management Accounting: Costing
Unit 4 - Indirect Taxation
Unit 5 - Ethics for Accountants
Unit 6 - Spreadsheets for Accounting
Unit 7 - Advanced Diploma Synoptic Assessment

Average course completion time – 12-15 months

These modules will teach you how to make provisions for doubtful and irrecoverable debts, help you understand the importance of ethics in the working environment and show you how to reconcile ledgers with the cash book. You’ll also learn how to analyse variances and use spreadsheets to manage and record information in the accounting environment

*Sage software is only compatible with a Windows PC or Laptop. This software is not compatible with Apple Mac’s (unless Boot Camp is installed).

AAT Exams

AAT - Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting Exams

There are five exams in total: 4 computer-based exams, which will need to be taken at your local AAT test centre, and 1 Synoptic Assessment.

Exams

Advanced Bookkeeping (2 Hours)
Final Accounts Preparation (2 Hours)
Management Accounting – Costing (2 Hours 30 minutes)
Indirect Taxation (1 Hour 30 minutes)
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Synoptic Test Assessment (2 Hours)

The exam format includes multiple choice questions, selecting answers from a dropdown menu and typing numbers and text into form fields. The “Spreadsheets” section will use the Microsoft Excel software. You should let your assessment centre know which version of Excel you are most familiar with.

Exam fees are not included in the course cost. Exams cost approximately £60-85 depending on the exam centre.

Synoptic Assessments

The Synoptic Assessments will test your overall understanding of a range of subjects. There are specific times of the year when you will be able to take your Synoptic Assessments, called the ‘Synoptic Windows’. For Advanced Level the Synoptic Window is available 6 times per year (usually every other month).

Pass Rates

We are proud to be achieving some of the highest pass marks throughout the UK and our AAT Level 3 pass rate is 89.2%. This is made possible due to the programme offering we have, including eLearning platform, textbooks, a range of mock exams, AAT membership resources and our official Sage courseware.

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