AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Hackney – New City College Hackney Campus

Cost£2,573.00
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. This level 3 AAT accounting qualification builds on foundation-level accounting skills and takes you into more complex financial work. The course runs over 43 weeks. You'll cover areas including financial statements, tax, and management accounting. AAT accounting classes at this level are recognised by employers across finance and accounting.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply VAT and tax principles to business transactions.
  • You'll produce and analyse management accounting reports.
  • You'll use double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.
  • You'll understand ethical principles in accounting practice.
  • You'll work with spreadsheets and accounting software to process financial data.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll sit the synoptic assessment once you've completed the required units. Your tutor will guide you through exam preparation in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
  • Bookkeeper: managing day-to-day financial records for businesses
  • Payroll administrator: calculating and processing staff pay
  • Finance officer: supporting financial reporting in public or private sector
  • Credit controller: managing debts and chasing outstanding payments
  • Purchase ledger clerk: handling supplier invoices and payments

What you could study next

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is the natural next step, covering budgeting, financial statements, and optional specialist units. Completing Level 4 can also give you exemptions toward chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA, opening routes into senior finance roles.

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