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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Manchester – Kaplan Online

CostFREE
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Manchester. Classes run at Kaplan Online, delivered day or block release. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship. Fees may apply for other learners. This level 4 aat accounting course covers the higher-level skills needed in a finance team leader role, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. The course typically runs over 7 days of classroom contact. It suits those who have completed a Level 3 accounting qualification or who have equivalent experience in finance.

Who this course is for

Kaplan's Professional Diploma in Accounting covers higher accounting tasks required by a financial team leader such as drafting financial statement, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance.

It is ideally suited for someone who has completed the Level 3 Advanced Diploma, someone who is at a more advanced stage of their career in finance and who wants to back up their skills with a recognised qualification. It can also be used by those looking for an alternative to university.

Once completed you can go on to be an AAT full member or study for chartered status.

Entry requirements

Level 4 (Level 8 Scotland) Foundation degree Higher apprenticeship (Technical - Scotland) High education diploma HND and HNC NVQ 4/5

What you will learn

  • You'll draft financial statements for limited companies and other organisations.
  • You'll manage and analyse budgets to support business decisions.
  • You'll evaluate financial performance using key accounting techniques.
  • You'll apply higher-level bookkeeping and accounting principles.
  • You'll interpret financial data to support a finance team leader role.
  • You'll understand the regulatory and ethical framework for professional accounting.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions delivered as day or block release. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge from across the qualification. Your progress will be tracked against AAT's requirements throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant, preparing reports and financial analysis for businesses
  • Financial controller, overseeing accounting operations within an organisation
  • Finance team leader, managing day-to-day accounting functions
  • Budget analyst, monitoring and reporting on organisational budgets
  • Accounts manager, leading a team and managing client accounts
  • Assistant financial accountant, supporting statutory reporting and compliance

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the natural next step for those aiming for chartered accountant status and senior finance roles.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: an alternative professional route focused on management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 apprenticeship top-up: if you completed this course outside an apprenticeship, an employer-sponsored route may be available.
  • A foundation degree or BSc in Accounting: some universities recognise AAT Level 4 for advanced entry.
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