Course overview
The AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting training course has been specifically designed to provide you with the necessary skills and credibility to progress within the Accounting industry. Whether you’re looking to start your own company or you want to take on a senior accounting role within an established organisation, this course is the ideal route to get you there.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll be awarded Professional AAT Bookkeeper status (making you a licensed Bookkeeper), allowing you to legally submit the final balance for companies of any size, and use the initials AATQB after your name.
We offer a comprehensive training package for AAT Level 3, which includes eLearning, study books, live online classes, official Sage certification and software, Xero certification, and responsive tutor support to provide you with additional help when you need it.
As one of the UK’s largest AAT training providers, we have successfully trained 8,000+ AAT students and have some of the highest pass rates in the country.
Job outcomes
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts/Finance Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Supervisor
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Course duration: 6 – 9 months
- 15 months course access
Entry requirements
As the AAT Accounting Level 3 is an advanced accreditation, we recommend you enrol on it once you have gained some experience working in accounting, or if you currently hold a valid AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2), and are looking to gain the advanced qualification.
We also recommend that you:
- Are at least 16 years old (or have the consent of a parent or guardian)
- Have a solid understanding of the English language
- Are comfortable with mathematics
- Have access to a PC or Laptop (This course is both Mac and Windows compatible, however, the Sage software is not compatible with Apple Macs unless Boot Camp is installed).
Pathways
- AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4
Course features
- Best Price Guaranteed! – You won’t find a like-for-like price cheaper, guaranteed!
- Xero Training and Certificate included.
- Sage Training, Certificate, and Software included (180 days).
- Study Books – Additional study books are included with your eLearning training.
- Interest-free payment options – We offer a range of payment options to help spread the cost.
- Flexibility – This course is delivered online via our eLearning training platform, so you can study wherever and whenever suits you best.
- AAT Membership is available.
- High pass rates – We’re proud of our 87.6% pass rate. The national average pass rate for AAT Level 3 is 75.0%.
- Authority – We are an industry-recognised and AAT approved training provider.
- Live Online Sessions – Exam preparation sessions and live online classes to help students prepare to sit their exams confidently.
- Tutor support included – Our experienced AAT tutors have over 20 years of experience.
- A badge of excellence – AAT qualifications are internationally recognised and teach you a range of practical, real-world accounting skills.
- Gain the skills employers want – Gain practical industry-focused qualifications, helping you take on the right roles for your skillset.
- Boost your earning potential – Your certifications will boost your earning potential and help you move into more senior job roles.
- Confidence – Gain confidence as you train through your AAT course via our online platform.
- TOTUM PRO Card – This course is eligible for a TOTUM PRO Card.
Assessment
Your personal AAT tutor will run your live online classes so that you get the benefits of learning in a college class without leaving your home. Live online classes cover revision sessions and practise papers on the units you need to pass your exams, including Advanced Bookkeeping, Final Accounts Preparation, and Indirect Taxation.
There are five exams in total: 4 computer-based exams, which will need to be taken at your local AAT test centre, and 1 Synoptic Assessment.
Exams
- Advanced Bookkeeping (2 Hours)
- Final Accounts Preparation (2 Hours)
- Management Accounting – Costing (2 Hours 30 minutes)
- Indirect Taxation (1 Hour 30 minutes)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting Synoptic Test Assessment (2 Hours 45 minutes)
The exam format includes multiple-choice questions, selecting answers from a drop-down menu and typing numbers and text into form fields. The “Spreadsheets” section will use Microsoft Excel software. You should let your assessment centre know which version of Excel you are most familiar with.
When you are ready to take your assessments, you have two options:
Online Assessments directly with e-Careers – To take your assessment from the comfort of your home, please contact e-Careers Customer Service to book and pay for your assessment. Not available on the Synoptic Assessment.
Test Centre Assessments – You can still choose to sit your exam at a suitable AAT approved assessment venue. We can help find the closest one to you. Exam fees vary from centre to centre.
Exam fees are not included in the course cost.
Synoptic Assessments
The Synoptic Assessments will test your overall understanding of a range of subjects. There are specific times of the year when you will be able to take your Synoptic Assessments, called the ‘Synoptic Windows’. For Advanced Level, the Synoptic Window is available 6 times per year (usually every other month).
Pass Rates
We are proud to be achieving some of the highest pass marks throughout the UK. This is made possible because of the programme offering we have, including eLearning platform, textbooks, a range of mock exams, and our official Sage courseware.
The national average pass rate for AAT Level 3 is 75.0%. Our pass rate is 87.6%.
Who's it for?
If you’re interested in a career in Accounting, be sure to choose an award-winning professional training provider like e-Careers, to undertake your AAT Accounting training with!
We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 605,000 delegates globally, which has helped us offer the highest quality training. By refining our processes, partner relationships, and course materials, we can offer high-quality training solutions for our delegates.
Delivery
- Your interactive training will include a series of videos and reading materials to keep you engaged and motivated to complete the course.
- This course was written and developed by our team of experts, including AAT professionals who train at a college level, bringing classroom quality training to your online course.
- Progressive tests throughout your training to ensure you have understood the subject materials.
- Practice assessments to test your overall knowledge.
- A study plan is included to help you focus and stay on track.
- We update our course materials when required to ensure our students always get the most updated version of our course.
- Email notifications if you don’t log in to help push you along where needed.
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About e-Careers
e-Careers is an EdTech institution that provides industry-recognised courses and up-skilling solutions to individuals and organisations.
Serving a fast-changing world, we ensure innovation is at the heart of everything we do; resulting in programmes that are engaging, effective, accessible and affordable.
