Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting

Applications open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications close - Open all year

How to apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

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

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Broadstairs College.

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Accounting is a key part of every successful organisation, and this AAT accredited Level 3 course is designed to develop your technical knowledge and professional skills for a career in the finance sector. If you’re considering Level 3 Accounting, you’re likely to be confident with core Accounting principles and ready to take your skills further. Our course builds on that existing knowledge, helping you gain confidence in completing more complex Accounting tasks and understanding how financial information supports business performance and decision making. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of Accounting with unique practical activities, projects and employer informed learning, covering advanced topics such as bookkeeping, management accounting and the preparation of financial statements. This approach ensures you can apply your knowledge wherever your future takes you.

On this AAT accredited Level 3 course, you’ll cover a wide range of complex Accounting tasks to get yourself ready for an always-in-demand career. Detailed units on this course include: • Advanced Bookkeeping • Final Accounts Preparation • Management Accounting • Costing • Indirect Tax Ethics for Accountants • Spreadsheets for Accounting You will also work alongside key employers to develop the skills they’re looking for, during work placement opportunities and workshops in College. Your industry placement is designed to bring everything together. Applying your theory knowledge in the world gives you valuable insight into how businesses operate and helps you build confidence in a professional environment.

The assessments are all designed to test your skills in Accounting and to ensure you’re ready for your next steps. Exams take place at the end of each unit, to refresh your knowledge, with a final exam at the end of the course.

Former students have progressed to universities across the country. Your degree could be in subjects including Finance or Entrepreneurship. The choice is yours. If university isn’t for you, then higher-level apprenticeships are also an option. This course acts as a route into employment in the financial sector, with AAT qualifications recognised by top companies. Taking part in your dedicated work placement also means easy progression to a new career, as the skills gained are invaluable and are highly sought after by employers.