Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Course Length 1 year
Course Cost £2,573 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
Course Code 76465-01, 76476-01

Course overview

Pursue a career in finance with this technical programme. You’ll develop specialist knowledge and skills across six units including advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, management accounting, indirect tax and ethics for accountants.

  • Entry Requirements
    Learners must have a good understanding of the double-entry bookkeeping system. 16-18 year olds must have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4, including English Language and maths. Learners aged 19 and over must have Functional Skills Level 2 or a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 3 or above in English Language or equivalent. A GCSE in maths is also desirable.
  • Benefits/Skills
    • Accounts assistant
    • Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
    • Assistant accountant
    • Corporate recovery analyst
    • Credit controller
    • Finance assistant
    • Indirect tax manager
    • Payroll supervisor
    • Senior bookkeeper
  • Careers/Progression
    Progression may include Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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