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Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Lewisham

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 3 Accounting Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Lewisham College in the evenings, so you can fit study around work or other commitments.

The course runs over 18 weeks and covers accounts preparation, cost and revenue management, and taxation. You'll also study professional ethics and the principles of financial reporting. These are the core areas that finance and accounting roles depend on.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, the AAT qualification that opens doors to roles in finance, bookkeeping, and accounts.

Who this course is for

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting will prepare you for finance officer roles by giving you a solid foundation in accounts preparation, cost & revenue and taxation. It is suited for those who have successfully completed AAT L2 Certificate, unqualified accounting staff who are at an intermediate level and want to develop their accounting skills, employers looking to upskill their staff, people looking to change their careers and those who are looking for an A Level alternativeThis qualification would be appropriate for those who wish to pursue a range of careers in either the private or public sectors.

Entry requirements

You'll ideally need to have completed the Level 2 qualification to start this course.We run an initial assessment for students entering directly at Level 3 to ensure their knowledge is at a high enoughstandard.You'll also need a good level of English & Maths.This can be via Level 2 qualifications or GCSEs in both subjects at grade 4 (C) or above, or initial diagnostic assessments (Adults). You will also need basic IT skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements and accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
  • You'll apply cost and revenue principles to business scenarios.
  • You'll calculate and process tax, including VAT and income tax basics.
  • You'll understand professional ethics in an accounting context.
  • You'll analyse financial performance using management accounting techniques.
  • You'll use double-entry bookkeeping at an advanced level.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Lewisham College. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions covering each topic area. AAT qualifications are assessed through computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. You'll sit exams for each unit as you complete it. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lewisham College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll also need basic IT skills, as noted in the entry requirements.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Bookkeeper, manages financial records for small and medium businesses.
  • Finance assistant, processes invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Assistant accountant, works alongside qualified accountants in practice or industry.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles employee payment queries.
  • Purchase ledger clerk, manages supplier invoices and payments.
  • Credit controller, chases outstanding payments and manages debtor accounts.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, the next step toward full AAT membership and senior finance roles.
  • ACCA or CIMA qualifications, for those aiming toward chartered accountant status.
  • AAT membership, which you can apply for once you hold the full suite of AAT qualifications and relevant work experience.
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