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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Leicester – Kaplan Leicester

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 Leicester. Classes run at Kaplan Leicester, 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 may be available. This level 4 aat accounting qualification covers the higher-level skills expected of a financial team leader. You'll study drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. The course runs over 7 days of taught study. It suits those who have completed a Level 3 accounting qualification or who have relevant experience in finance.

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 the role of a financial team leader in a finance function.
  • You'll prepare reports that communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Kaplan Leicester on a day or block release schedule. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led instruction covering each unit of the qualification. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment set by AAT. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge and skills from across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kaplan Leicester 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 team and client or company accounts
  • Tax technician: supporting tax compliance and returns
  • Payroll manager: running payroll and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Credit controller: managing debt and cash flow for a business

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the next step for those aiming toward chartered accountant status. AAT Level 4 gives exemptions from some ACCA papers.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: a route into management accounting and finance business partnering.
  • AAT also offers a pathway into the ICAEW ACA qualification for those working in practice. Your employer or training centre can advise on the most relevant route.
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