AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Westminster. Classes run at Lisson Grove Centre, combining online study with face-to-face sessions. This level 3 AAT accounting course covers financial statements, management accounting, tax processes for businesses, and business awareness. You study at your own pace online, then apply and consolidate your learning in the classroom. The course runs part-time over 36 days. To enrol, you'll need the Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting at Merit or above, plus Level 2 English and maths (Functional Skills or GCSE grade 4 or above). All applicants attend an interview before starting.
Who this course is for
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is a mid-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is looking to advance their existing knowledge of accounting. Delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, this flexible course combines online learning with face-to-face lessons through our Online and In Class model. You will study a range of more complex accounting tasks and develop a deeper understanding of financial processes, including preparing financial statements, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness. This course is fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund, or alternatively, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of study.
Entry requirements
The course is open to all applicants.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and limited companies.
You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll work through tax processes for businesses, including VAT.
You'll develop business awareness skills relevant to accounting practice.
You'll handle more complex bookkeeping and financial reporting tasks.
You'll build confidence working with accounting software and digital tools.
How you will learn
This is a blended level 3 AAT accounting course. You complete online study in your own time, then attend daytime classes at Lisson Grove Centre to work through material with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through AAT's own exams, which are computer-based and taken at an approved test centre. You'll sit exams for each unit as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lisson Grove Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant. Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
Finance assistant. Supporting month-end and financial reporting tasks.
Bookkeeper. Managing day-to-day financial records for businesses.
Payroll administrator. Running payroll and handling HMRC submissions.
Purchase ledger clerk. Managing supplier accounts and payments.
Tax assistant. Supporting VAT returns and business tax compliance.
What you could study next
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3. Covers budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units including tax and credit management.
ACCA or CIMA. Once you hold the AAT Level 4 Diploma, you may be eligible for exemptions from some ACCA or CIMA exams, opening routes toward chartered accountancy status.
