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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in London

Cost£3,195.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in London. Weekend classes run at Osborne Training, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. You'll need to have completed AAT Level 2 and Level 3 first, or hold an equivalent Level 3 accounting or finance qualification. The course covers financial statements, budgets, financial performance, and complex analytical skills. It typically takes 12 months part-time. Study materials and course books are included in the fee; exam fees are not. On completion, you can apply for professional AAT membership and use MAAT after your name, subject to meeting AAT's criteria.

Who this course is for

The AAT qualification is universally respected and internationally recognised for providing students with extensive practical accountancy training. The Level 4 Diploma extends the knowledge and understanding previously gained in financial management accounting, by developing complex application and analytical skills in these areas. The AAT L4 qualification leads on from the L3 qualification. Modules include: financial statements, budgets & financial performance. Optional units allow you to specialise in tax, audit, treasury etc. The AAT Level 4 qualification provides a launchpad into CIMA, ACCA or ICAEW

Entry requirements

a Level 3 qualification in accounting or finance is preferable

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare and interpret financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll build and analyse budgets and assess financial performance.
  • You'll apply complex analytical skills to management accounting problems.
  • You'll develop skills in financial management at an advanced level.
  • You'll study optional specialist units to match your career direction.
  • You'll use accounting software and IT tools in a campus environment.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the London campus, taught by qualified accounting tutors. Learning is supported by course books, practice workbooks, and access to an online learning portal for 12 months. Assessment for the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. Exam fees are not included in the course fee.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Osborne Training will confirm anything else you need before you start. Course books and study materials are included in the fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior finance officer. Overseeing financial operations in an organisation.
  • Cost accountant. Analysing costs and supporting business decisions.
  • Payments and billing manager. Managing financial transactions and invoicing.
  • Management accountant. Producing reports to guide business strategy.
  • Finance analyst. Interpreting financial data for planning and forecasting.
  • Assistant financial controller. Supporting financial reporting and compliance.

What you could study next

Once you hold the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting and MAAT membership, you can apply for fast-track entry to chartered accountancy qualifications. The ACCA, ICAEW ACA, and CIMA qualifications are the main routes. Each leads to chartered status and opens senior finance and director-level roles. Some employers also fund these qualifications as part of professional development.

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