Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - Online Course

£900.00

Next course start date: 15.09 - Mondays and Wednesdays at 18:00 (London)

Study higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).

What You'll Learn

This qualification covers essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. You'll learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.

Course Structure

4 Core Units covering:

  • Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, and technology's impact on accounting

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships

  • Management Accounting Techniques (30% of qualification) - Management accounting principles, cost handling, budgets, variance analysis, and cash management

  • Tax Processes for Businesses (15% of qualification) - VAT legislation, calculations, returns, payroll principles, and tax compliance

Key Details

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Assessments: 4 assessments

  • Credits: 62 (Scotland only)

  • Level: SCQF Level 7 in Scotland, A Level/AS Level (grades A-E) equivalent

Next course start date: 15.09 - Mondays and Wednesdays at 18:00 (London)

Study higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).

What You'll Learn

This qualification covers essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. You'll learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.

Course Structure

4 Core Units covering:

  • Business Awareness (15% of qualification) - Understanding business types, governance, external/internal environments, professional ethics, and technology's impact on accounting

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (40% of qualification) - Advanced double-entry bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, financial statements for sole traders and partnerships

  • Management Accounting Techniques (30% of qualification) - Management accounting principles, cost handling, budgets, variance analysis, and cash management

  • Tax Processes for Businesses (15% of qualification) - VAT legislation, calculations, returns, payroll principles, and tax compliance

Key Details

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Assessments: 4 assessments

  • Credits: 62 (Scotland only)

  • Level: SCQF Level 7 in Scotland, A Level/AS Level (grades A-E) equivalent

Career Opportunities

This qualification can lead to roles such as:

  • Accounts assistant

  • Accounts payable clerk

  • Audit trainee

  • Credit controller

  • Payroll administrator/supervisor

  • Practice bookkeeper

  • Finance assistant

  • Tax assistant

  • Accounts payable and expenses supervisor

Professional Recognition

Upon successful completion, you can apply for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).

Entry Requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For best results, we recommend beginning with a good standard of English and mathematics.