Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

AAT Advanced Diploma , Level 3
Course Length 1 year
Course Cost £2,573 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025

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. This programme is suitable for both school leavers and adult learners.

  • 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.
Course Code: 76465-01

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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