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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Leyland – Runshaw College

CostContact the provider
Duration16 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryBlended learning
Start8 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College, part-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to cover course fees. Contact the Adult Admissions team to find out what you'd pay.

The course covers drafting financial statements for limited companies, constructing complex management accounting reports, and recommending accounting systems strategies. You'll build the skills needed for senior finance roles. The course typically takes 16 months to complete.

You'll finish with the Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians, which also qualifies you for AAT full membership.

Who this course is for

The Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians allows you to master complex accounting tasks and qualify for senior finance roles, as well as AAT full membership. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.

Entry requirements

Students must be aged 19+, GCSE English & maths grade C/4 or above or equivalent and Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. To be accepted on the course, other factors will also be taken into consideration including: commitment to study previous skills, experience and success

What you will learn

  • You'll draft financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll construct and present complex management accounting reports.
  • You'll evaluate and recommend accounting systems strategies.
  • You'll apply budgeting and forecasting techniques at a senior level.
  • You'll interpret financial data to support business decision-making.
  • You'll develop the technical skills required for AAT full membership.

How you will learn

You'll study through a blend of online learning and in-person sessions at Runshaw College. Assessment is by a combination of computer-based exams and professional competence assignments. The exams are set and marked by AAT. You'll complete the assessments at approved test centres as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

Runshaw College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting Technician, manages day-to-day accounting tasks for an organisation.
  • Assistant Accountant, supports the finance team with reporting and analysis.
  • Assistant Management Accountant, prepares management accounts and budget reports.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for businesses or sole traders.
  • Payroll Administrator, processes payroll and handles related compliance.
  • Finance Officer, oversees financial administration in a public or private sector role.

What you could study next

  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, the next step toward chartered accountant status for those wanting to progress further in finance.
  • AAT full membership, gained automatically on completing this Diploma, allowing you to practise as an AAT Accounting Technician.
  • A Level 5 or Level 6 degree in Accounting or Finance, for those aiming at senior or strategic finance roles.
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