Computerised Accounting - Level 3 Diploma

Take your accounting and digital finance skills to the next level with the Level 3 Diploma in Sage (VTCT). You will already have a solid foundation in computerised accounting and want to advance your knowledge of Sage software, financial processes, and management reporting. It’s ideal if you’re looking to enhance your career prospects in bookkeeping, accounts, or finance.

You will study ten comprehensive mandatory units, which give you an advanced understanding and comprehensive skills in bookkeeping and accounting.

• Responsibilities of a Finance Professional
• Principles of accounting concepts
• Principles of preparing basic financial statements
• Principles of Partnership Accounting
• Accounting for Not for Not-for-Profit Organisations
• Cash Flow Management
• Introduction to a Cost Recording System within an organisation
• Prepare and complete a VAT return
• Standard and advanced budgeting using a computerised accounting package
• Using computerised accounting software

To enrol on this programme, you’ll need:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent
• A Level 2 qualification in Computerised Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or currently studying AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

You must complete ten mandatory units and earn thirty-seven credits to gain certification. To achieve these credits, you will complete self-assessments and practice tests, followed by final online assessments, which can be undertaken in your own home. Please ask us about the arrangements for this.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions for at least 12 months if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

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

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

VCTC fee plus Sage portal/software/automarker/learning materials and assessments fees.

On successful completion, you’ll be well-prepared for roles such as Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Payroll Administrator, or Accounts Technician. Furthermore, learners may progress into employment, or you may wish to move on to the Computerised Payroll for Business qualifications.