AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Westminster. Evening classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 36 weeks part-time. You'll build on core accounting principles and develop the technical skills employers look for in finance roles. AAT is the qualification that opens doors in accounting across every industry, not just banks and accountancy firms. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of prior qualifications to apply.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll use double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
You'll understand tax principles and their application in practice.
You'll analyse and interpret financial data.
You'll work with spreadsheets and accounting software tools.
You'll develop skills in budgeting and variance analysis.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at City of Westminster College Paddington Green during evening sessions. Learning is delivered through tutor-led instruction with practical application throughout. Assessment for the AAT Level 3 Accounting Qualification is through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. You'll sit these at approved assessment centres.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Process invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Bookkeeper. Maintain financial records for businesses.
Payroll administrator. Manage employee pay and deductions.
Finance officer. Support budgeting and reporting in organisations.
Credit controller. Manage debts and cash flow for a company.
Purchase ledger clerk. Handle supplier invoices and payments.
Assistant accountant. Support qualified accountants in practice or industry.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax at a higher level. Completing Level 4 also gives you exemptions from some ACCA and CIMA exams.
ACCA Qualification. The route to becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant, recognised internationally.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. An alternative professional route focused on management accounting.
