AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, part-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete, giving you a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll study advanced accounting topics including financial statements, budgeting, and tax, building on Level 3 AAT knowledge to reach technician level. The AAT Level 4 Accounting Course is the route to full AAT membership, which many employers require for senior finance roles. Those searching for level 4 AAT accounting classes or a recognised level 4 AAT accounting qualification will find this course covers the full AAT syllabus at this level.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies and partnerships.
You'll apply management accounting techniques including budgeting and variance analysis.
You'll complete tax computations covering personal and business tax.
You'll evaluate internal controls and accounting systems.
You'll use accounting software to process and report financial data.
You'll interpret financial performance and advise on business decisions.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Strode College during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led teaching, worked examples, and practice assessments. AAT Level 4 is assessed through a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment, which brings together knowledge from across the qualification. You'll sit assessments at approved AAT assessment venues.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Management accountant. Oversees budgets and financial reporting for organisations.
Financial accountant. Prepares statutory accounts and manages compliance.
Tax technician. Handles personal and business tax returns and advice.
Payroll manager. Manages payroll systems and statutory deductions.
Finance manager. Leads a finance team in a business or public sector body.
Assistant accountant. Supports senior accountants across a range of tasks.
Credit controller. Manages debt and cash flow for a business.
What you could study next
ACCA Qualification. The natural next step for those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 4 gives exemptions from some ACCA papers.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. Moves into management accounting at a higher level, with AAT exemptions available.
AAT full membership (MAAT). Completing Level 4 makes you eligible to apply for MAAT status, recognised by employers across the UK.
