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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Southwark – Kaplan London Bridge

CostFREE
Duration7 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 Southwark. Classes run at Kaplan London Bridge, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Fees may apply otherwise. This level 4 aat accounting course covers the higher-level accounting tasks expected of a financial team leader, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. It runs over 7 days of taught sessions. You'll need to have completed a Level 3 accounting qualification, or hold an equivalent level of 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 budgets and assess financial performance against targets.
  • You'll apply accounting standards and principles at a higher technical level.
  • You'll analyse and interpret financial data to support business decisions.
  • You'll understand the role of a financial team leader within an organisation.
  • You'll prepare reports and recommendations based on financial information.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Kaplan London Bridge, with sessions delivered on a day or block release timetable. Assessment for the AAT Level 4 qualification is by computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, set and marked by AAT. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge from across the qualification and tests your ability to apply it in a realistic accounting context.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial accountant: preparing statutory accounts and financial reports
  • Management accountant: budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
  • Finance team leader: overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
  • Accounts manager: managing a team and client or supplier accounts
  • Tax assistant or junior tax adviser: supporting tax compliance work
  • Payroll manager: running payroll and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Assistant financial controller: supporting month-end and year-end processes

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the natural next step if you want to become a fully chartered accountant. AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some ACCA papers.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: moves into management and strategic accounting, building on the financial analysis skills from Level 4.
  • AAT also offers a route into a degree apprenticeship in accounting or finance for those who want to continue in structured workplace learning.
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