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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Birmingham – Kaplan Birmingham

CostEmployer funded
Duration7 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

Funded through an apprenticeship or your employer. Kaplan Talent Partners lists a fee of £569 if you're not eligible. Contact Kaplan Talent Partners for more info.

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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Kaplan Birmingham, part-time on a day or block release basis. 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, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. The course typically runs over 7 days of taught sessions. It builds on Level 3 accounting study and can also serve as an alternative route to university-level learning.

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 entities.
  • You'll manage budgets and assess financial performance against targets.
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll prepare and interpret financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • You'll understand the regulatory and ethical framework that governs accounting practice.
  • You'll develop skills in cash and treasury management.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Kaplan Birmingham on a day or block release schedule. Learning is delivered through tutor-led instruction, worked examples, and practice questions. Assessment is by a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment that draws together your knowledge across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Birmingham 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 performance analysis
  • Finance team leader: overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
  • Assistant finance manager: supporting senior finance staff in larger organisations
  • Accounts supervisor: managing a small accounts team
  • Tax assistant: supporting compliance and tax return preparation

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the natural next step for those aiming toward chartered accountant status. ACCA exemptions are available for AAT Level 4 completers.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: an alternative professional route focused on management and strategic finance.
  • AAT also offers specialist qualifications in areas such as tax and bookkeeping if you want to deepen expertise in a specific area.
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