AAT Level 3

Assistant Accountant Level 3

Hollie Teaching.

Become an AAT qualified Accounts or Finance Assistant

Role Profile

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant programme builds on the foundations of Level 2, introducing more advanced accounting practices including financial statements, VAT returns, management reporting, and data-driven financial analysis. Learners develop stronger technical and analytical skills, using digital tools to streamline financial processes and support effective business decisions.

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Qualification Level

Level 3 – Advanced
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Training Duration

12 – 15 months
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Training Method

Classroom & Online Options
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Programme Length

15 – 18 months
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Coaching

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Breakdown of Course Content

Module 1 – AAT Level 2

Introduction to Bookkeeping

This unit will allow you to get an understanding of double entry bookkeeping and the basic accounting principles. Complete this unit over 4 sessions, from £450 (excluding AAT membership & exam fees)

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Module 2 – AAT Level 2

Principles of Bookkeeping

This unit will allow you to get an understanding of accounting for payroll, trial balances and posting journals to correct errors. Complete this unit over 5 sessions, from £560 (excluding AAT membership & exam fees)

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Module 3 – AAT Level 3

Management Accounting Techniques

This unit will allow you to demonstrate an understanding of internal reporting, differentiate between cost classifications for different purposes and record and calculate overhead costs whilst processing all of the above on a spreadsheet. Complete this unit over 9 sessions, from £420 (excluding AAT membership & exam fees)

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Module 4 – AAT Level 3

Financial Accounting

This unit will allow you to understand the basic principles of accounting including VAT and Payroll, complex year and adjustments and the difference between capital, revenue income and expenditure. You will then move on to, the production of Sole Trader and Partnership accounts. Complete this unit over 13 sessions, from £620 (excluding AAT membership & exam fees)

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Module 5 – AAT Level 3

Business Awareness

This unit will allow you to understand the format of the accounts for sole traders, understand partnership accounts and have a detailed look into incomplete records. Complete this unit over 10 sessions, from £470 (excluding AAT membership & exam fees)

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Module 6 – AAT Level 3

Tax Processes for Business

This unit will allow you to understand the nature of VAT, Making Tax Digital, VAT docs, Payroll and VAT errors and will explain how an organisation should interact with HMRC. Complete this unit over 8 sessions, from £390 (excluding AAT membership & exam fees)

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Progression Pathway & Typical Job Roles

Level 3 – Advanced Level 3 Assistant Accountant
Trainee Accountanting Technician
AAT Qualified
Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician
Senior Bookkeeper
Level 5-7 Chartered Accountant

Completion of Level 3 are prepared to progress to Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician, moving toward more senior responsibilities or specialisms within finance.

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I studied AAT with EMA Training Ltd, throughout the whole duration of my course I felt fully supported by not only my tutor Hollie, but the whole team.

Kayleigh, Assistant Accountant Level 3 student

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