Accounting - Level 3 - Dartford

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

Assessment is by a combination of coursework and external computer-based examinations.

This course is suitable for students who wish to specialise in Finance and Accounts and secure employment in this area. This course is perfect if you’ve already completed the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, and want to develop your existing accounting skills at an intermediate level. The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting introduces you to more complex accounting tasks, such as maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns:- - Accounts Preparation I - Accounts Preparation II - Costs & Revenues - Indirect Tax - Spreadsheet Software - Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance This course includes the opportunity to take part in an industry placement in a sector relevant to your qualification and study programme. The placement will take place 1 or 2 days per week on the days when you are not in college studying. Industry placements are designed to give you the skills to start work at the end of your studies, progress into an apprenticeship, or to add to your UCAS statement.

Assessment is by a combination of coursework and external computer-based examinations.

Successful completion of the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting, Higher Education or employment in Accounting or Finance.