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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Norwich – Kaplan Norwich

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 Norwich. Classes run at Kaplan Norwich, 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 and funding depend on your circumstances. This level 4 aat accounting course covers the higher-level skills needed in finance team leadership roles, including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, and evaluating financial performance. The course 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 organisations.
  • You'll manage budgets and assess financial performance against targets.
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll work with tax and accounting standards relevant to financial reporting.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to operate as a financial team leader.
  • You'll interpret financial data to evaluate organisational performance.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Kaplan Norwich on a day or block release schedule. Learning is delivered face to face, covering both technical accounting knowledge and applied financial skills. Assessment for the AAT Level 4 qualification includes computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment that draws on knowledge across the units. Some units also include professional discussion or written tasks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Finance team leader, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
  • Management accountant, producing reports and budget analysis
  • Financial analyst, interpreting data to support business decisions
  • Accounts manager, leading a small finance function
  • Tax technician, handling compliance and returns for clients
  • Assistant financial controller, supporting senior finance leadership

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the natural next step for those aiming for chartered accountant status. AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some ACCA exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: if you want to specialise in management and strategic finance.
  • AAT to degree: some universities accept the AAT Professional Diploma for entry onto accounting or finance degree programmes.
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