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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Cambridge

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 Cambridge. Classes run at Kaplan Cambridge, part-time on a day or block release basis. The course may be funded through a Government Apprenticeship for eligible learners. Other learners can access a payment plan, so fees may apply depending on your circumstances. This level 4 aat accounting course covers the higher-level skills needed in a finance team leadership role, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. It builds on Level 3 accounting study and can also serve as an alternative to a university degree. The course runs over 3 days.

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 evaluate financial data to support business decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in tax, credit management, and cash and treasury management.
  • You'll understand the role of a financial team leader within an organisation.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Kaplan Cambridge on a day or block release timetable. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment that draws together your learning across the qualification. Each unit is assessed separately, and you sit exams when you're ready rather than at fixed points in the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant: preparing financial reports and budgets for organisations.
  • Financial analyst: reviewing performance data and forecasting for businesses.
  • Finance manager: overseeing a team and managing financial operations.
  • Tax accountant: handling tax compliance and planning for clients or employers.
  • Credit controller: managing debt and cash flow within a finance team.
  • Payroll manager: running payroll and ensuring compliance with HMRC rules.
  • Assistant financial controller: supporting senior finance leadership in larger organisations.

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the next step for those aiming for chartered accountant status and broader career options in finance.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: an alternative professional route focused on management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 apprenticeship (if not already completed via that route): combines work and study toward the same qualification with employer backing.
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