Financial and Management Accounting - Level 3 Diploma (ACCA)

Designed specifically for motivated 16–18-year-olds, the ACCA Level 3 Financial and Management Diploma in Accounting gives you the perfect head start in the world of business, finance, and professional accountancy. This industry-recognised qualification equips you with practical skills, a fundamental understanding of how organisations manage money, and the confidence to take your next big step.

You’ll gain practical, work-ready skills across financial and management accounting, business operations, and professional behaviours. This includes understanding financial statements and double-entry bookkeeping, using costing and budgeting tools to support decision-making, exploring how organisations and technology function in today’s workplace, and developing the communication and analytical skills expected of future finance professionals.

To join this course, you’ll need:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent; and
• Other relevant qualifications at Level 2, including AAT or a Finance course.

The ACCA Level 3 Diploma is assessed through computer-based examinations designed to reflect real workplace tasks. Each unit is tested through a mix of objective test questions and longer, scenario-based tasks that require you to apply your accounting knowledge to practical business situations. These assessments ensure you develop strong problem-solving, financial analysis, and decision-making skills that employers value.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

After completing the Level 3 Diploma, you can progress to the ACCA Level 4 Applied Knowledge qualifications, where you’ll study core papers such as:

·         Business and Technology (BT)

·         Financial Accounting (FA)

·         Management Accounting (MA)

From there, you can continue your journey through the full ACCA qualification, pursue a higher-level apprenticeship, or progress to a degree in accounting, finance, or business with advanced standing in many universities.