Jump directly to main content Jump directly to menu

Information menu

Business, HR & Accounting

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Apply or Enquire

Got a question? Ask us

Overview

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills.

How you’ll learn

What will I learn?
This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial concepts, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

Units of Study
The Level 3 course covers a range of key areas, including:

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Tax Processes for Businesses
  • Business Awareness

You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.

This course is delivered fully on-site, where you will study either one full day or two evenings a week for one academic year.

Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 3
  3. Further study

Entry requirements

To be eligible to enter onto the level 3 course, you MUST have completed an equivalent level 2 course in accounting (especially bookkeeping) or have the relevant experience (this will be on the team leader’s discretion).

To see if you are able to qualify to enter directly onto the level 3 course, visit aat.org.uk and in the search box enter skills test, this will give you 30 questions and will at the end tell you what the appropriate level for your study is.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Further study

See all 2 courses

At University Campus Doncaster

At University Campus North Lincolnshire

Careers it can lead to

  • Finance Officers £27,400 a year
  • Financial and Accounting Technicians £63,100 a year
  • Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks £25,700 a year
  • Credit Controllers £22,500 a year
See all 13 careers
  • Financial Administrative Occupations £24,600 a year
  • Financial Accounts Managers £41,300 a year
  • Pensions and Insurance Clerks and Assistants £31,000 a year

With further study or experience

  • Chartered and Certified Accountants £39,100 a year
  • Finance and Investment Analysts and Advisers £42,300 a year
  • Management Consultants and Business Analysts £43,100 a year
  • Business and Financial Project Management Professionals £52,000 a year
  • Human Resource Managers and Directors £48,700 a year
  • Financial Managers and Directors £50,900 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Fees and funding

Financial support

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Questions about fees?

Ask a question

or call 0800 358 7575

Your next step

Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.

Ready to apply?

Applications are open. Apply online in minutes.

Apply online

Want to visit first?

FE Open Event – 12th January 202712th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Book your place

What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.

Read our full guide to applying