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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Grimsby – Kaplan Grimsby

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 Grimsby. Classes run at Kaplan Grimsby, 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, though a payment plan is available. This level 4 aat accounting qualification covers the higher-level skills needed in financial team leadership, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. It suits those who have completed a Level 3 accounting qualification or who have relevant experience in finance. 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 to complex financial tasks.
  • You'll prepare and interpret financial reports for decision-making.
  • You'll evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements.
  • You'll work with cash and treasury management concepts.
  • You'll develop the technical knowledge expected of a financial team leader.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Kaplan Grimsby on a day or block release basis. 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, which tests your ability to apply skills across the qualification as a whole. The synoptic assessment includes a case study element.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Grimsby 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
  • Accounts manager: managing a company's full accounting function
  • Tax technician: supporting tax compliance and reporting
  • Payroll manager: overseeing payroll systems and compliance
  • Credit controller: managing debt and cash flow for a business

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 exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: for those moving into a management accounting specialism.
  • AAT also offers a route into ICAEW's ACA qualification, recognised for those aiming toward chartered accountancy in practice or industry.
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