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Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Ealing – Ealing Green College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Green College, part-time during the day, with online video lessons available alongside weekly on-campus sessions. The course takes one year and covers advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, VAT, management accounting, and professional ethics. To enrol, you'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths (or Functional Skills Level 2 in both), plus a Level 2 Accounting qualification. You'll also have an interview with course tutors at enrolment.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above includingEnglish and maths (orFunctional Skills in English and maths at Level 2) Accounting - Level 2

You will alsohave an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced bookkeeping techniques to maintain accurate financial records.
  • You'll prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll record and account for VAT transactions in a business context.
  • You'll use management accounting and costing techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll maintain cost accounting records and prepare reports and returns.
  • You'll understand the ethical code for accountants and apply it to real workplace situations.
  • You'll learn how the finance function connects with other areas of a business to support efficiency.

How you will learn

You'll study through a blended model combining on-demand online video lessons with weekly on-campus classes at Ealing Green College. Your tutor will review your online learning and provide additional teaching and guidance in class. Assessment is by four computer-based assessments, scheduled throughout the academic year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ealing Green College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Supports day-to-day financial processing in a finance team.
  • Bookkeeper. Maintains financial records for businesses or sole traders.
  • Purchase ledger clerk. Manages supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk. Handles customer billing and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator. Processes employee pay and deductions.
  • Finance administrator. Provides accounting support across a business.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. The natural next step after Level 3, covering financial statements, budgeting, and tax. Completing Level 4 gives you full AAT membership.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications. Once you hold the AAT Level 4 Diploma, you may be eligible for exemptions from some ACCA or CIMA exams, opening the route to chartered accountancy.
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