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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Leyland

Cost£2,573.00
Duration16 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
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. The course takes 16 months to complete, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll work at an advanced level, covering financial statements for limited companies, management accounting reports, and accounting systems strategy. This level 4 aat accounting qualification leads to AAT full membership, which opens doors to senior finance roles. To enrol, you'll need a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, plus GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalents). AAT membership costs £257 on top of course fees.

Who this course is for

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting 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 grade C/4 and above or, Level 2 Functional Skills English, GCSE Maths grade C/4 and above or, Level 2 Functional Skills Maths 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 advanced budgeting and financial performance techniques.
  • You'll interpret financial data to support business decision-making.
  • You'll develop the technical knowledge needed for AAT full membership.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based aat accounting classes at Runshaw College during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions covering the core units of the Diploma in Professional Accounting. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. You'll sit assessments at approved test centres.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to purchase an AAT membership separately. The current membership price is £257 (correct as of 01/10/25).

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant. Oversee budgets and financial reporting for organisations.
  • Financial accountant. Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements.
  • Finance manager. Lead a finance team and drive financial planning.
  • Tax accountant. Advise on tax compliance and planning for businesses.
  • Accounts manager. Manage client accounts and financial relationships.
  • Payroll manager. Oversee payroll operations and compliance.
  • Assistant financial controller. Support financial control across a business.

What you could study next

With the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, you can apply for AAT full membership and use the MAAT designation. From there, you could progress to chartered accountancy training with ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW. Many of these bodies offer exemptions based on your AAT level 4 aat accounting qualification, reducing the time needed to qualify. A Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship is another route worth exploring.

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