Course Overview
Gain a nationally recognised accounting qualification with the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). This qualification builds on existing accounting knowledge and develops higher-level technical skills needed in a range of accounting and finance roles. You will gain practical experience and professional understanding to support career progression or further study in accounting.
Day and time: Monday, 09:00 to 17:45
Start date: 7th September 2026
Duration: 1 Year (September to July)
Delivery method:
• Neath College: face-to-face delivery with the option to attend in person or online
• Brecon Beacons College and Newtown College: online delivery only
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for learners who want to progress their accounting knowledge and career.
• Learners who have completed AAT Level 2 or are already working in an accounting or finance role
• Those looking to develop more advanced accounting skills
• Learners aiming to progress to senior accounting roles or higher-level qualifications
What you will learn
• Advanced bookkeeping and accounting principles and how they are applied in practice
• How to prepare financial statements and use cost and management accounting techniques
• Spreadsheet skills for accounting and an understanding of business awareness and tax processes
On completion, you will develop the higher-level accounting knowledge and practical skills needed to progress in finance roles or continue your professional studies
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Entry Requirements
Successful completion of AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or equivalent knowledge and experience
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Summary of Outcomes
On successful completion, you can progress to the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. This qualification supports progression into roles such as assistant accountant, accounts technician or senior accounts assistant, and provides a pathway towards professional accounting status.
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Course Modules
• Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Management Accounting, including Spreadsheets
• Business Awareness
• Tax Processes for Business -
Method of Assessment
Four externally set online examinations
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Additional Costs
• Registration with AAT is required and paid directly to the professional body
• Exam fees of £280 in addition to the course fee
• Exam fees may be changed by the awarding body
Location
Locations across wales or in-house at your business
Course length
1 Year
Fee
£750.00 – funding available, subject to eligibility