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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Glasgow – Kaplan Glasgow

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 Glasgow. Classes run at Kaplan Glasgow, 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 skills needed in a financial team leader role, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. It also offers an alternative route to university study. The course runs over 7 days of taught sessions.

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 an advanced level.
  • You'll analyse and interpret financial data to support business decisions.
  • You'll understand tax and ethical requirements relevant to senior finance roles.
  • You'll develop the skills to lead and oversee an accounting function.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Kaplan Glasgow on a day or block release schedule. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment that draws on knowledge across the qualification. The synoptic assessment tests your ability to apply skills in an integrated, realistic accounting context.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Financial accountant, preparing and reporting company accounts
  • Management accountant, analysing costs and budgets for decision-making
  • Finance team leader, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
  • Accounts manager, managing a small finance function
  • Tax technician, handling tax compliance and returns
  • Payroll manager, running payroll and reporting for an organisation
  • Assistant financial controller, supporting senior finance leadership

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.
  • A foundation degree or degree in Accounting and Finance, for those using this qualification as a route into higher education.
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