Accounting AAT Level 3 Part-time
Course Overview
Accounting AAT Level 3 Part-time
The AAT Diploma in Accounting qualification gives you the relevant and practical skills to do a wide range of accounting and finance jobs. In this qualification you will master more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
You will study the following units:
Business Awareness - This unit provides you with an understanding of the business, its environment and the influence that this has on an organisation’s structure, the role of its accounting function and its performance.
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements - This unit provides you with the skills required to produce profit or loss statements, statements of financial position for sole traders, and partnerships using a trial balance.
Tax Process
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: 01 August 2025
Course length: 35 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Thursday, at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QMANAAT301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£2,400 (exam fees included). You will also need to register with AAT. The registration cost will be payable directly to AAT and will give you access to study support resources for the qualification.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.
Course Content
You will need to have the Certificate in Accounting level 2
You will also need to register with AAT. The relevant cost will be payable directly to AAT and this will give you access to a learning portal for e-learning resources therefore it is advisable to have access to a computer outside of college.
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting.
By completing the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, you can open doors to exciting and rewarding career opportunities such as:
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
Assistant Accountant
Audit Trainee
Credit Controller
Finance Assistant
Finance Officer
Payroll Supervisor
Senior Bookkeeper
Tax Assistant
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
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The course information on this page was last updated 18 June 2025.
