Summary

This course is delivered via blended learning.

AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting and finance staff, with over 125,000 members in more than 90 countries worldwide. AAT qualifications provide Accounting Technician status. Accounting Technicians work at all levels of finance, from accounts clerks to finance directors.

The Level 3 Diploma is for candidates who have successfully completed the AAT Level 2 Certificate, or who have previous accounting qualifications and a good understanding of basic accounting. During the course candidates will cover a number of topics including advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, management accounting (costing), indirect tax, professional ethics for accounts and spreadsheet software.

How will I learn?

Students are provided with a comprehensive set of online learning materials which they work through via an e-platform. For each module this provides tutorials, practice assessment and interactive tasks so the tutor and student can assess progress.

Once every 4 weeks students come into College for 1 hour at a time agreed with your tutor. This is an opportunity to discuss any areas where you need greater support and plan your future learning and assessment. You will need to be reasonably flexible with when you can come in to college.

All exams will be held at either the SGS Filton or Stroud Campus.

Entry Requirements

Candidates require a level 2 in Maths & English (A to C Grade GCSE or equivalent), and a good standard of general education. A successful interview and assessment will be required prior to enrolling and these can be completed at our AAT Open Evening. Level 2 applicants do not require any previous accounting experience prior to enrolling however any accounting/business experience will be beneficial.

You will need to register with the Association of Accounting Technicians
(AAT) at a cost of £48.00, plus annual student membership of £99 (2019/20 rate).

All exam fees (single attempt) are included in the cost of your course.

Textbooks are additional and are ordered from Osborne Books with a 35% discount.

For more information about entry requirements please contact [email protected].

Additional Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we may need to take a number of measures that could affect our planned delivery method. For example; planned on site delivery may take a blended approach; a mixture of classroom based and online activities. We will endeavour to ensure course information, including delivery method and pricing, is updated when changes are having to be made. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before completing an enrolment form.

For information on how this may impact professional courses please email [email protected]

DISTANCE LEARNING PLATFORM
The choosen platform for the online element of this course is The Skills Network. Skills Network is one of the most successful providers of online courses and qualifications in the UK. Allowing learners to study at their own pace, in their own home or workplace learning centre at a time that fits around people's busy lives. 

On successful enrolment onto this course you will be provided with all the details required to login to your learning platform.

COURSE FEES
Please be aware this course does have a fee that is payable on enrolment, if you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next.