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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury College

Cost£2,090.00
Duration38 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day.

This Level 4 AAT accounting qualification covers advanced accounting topics including financial statements, management accounting, budgeting, and tax. You'll also study professional ethics and business awareness. The course runs over 38 weeks. It suits anyone balancing study with work or other commitments.

You'll finish with the Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for details

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll produce and analyse budgets and forecasts.
  • You'll calculate and complete tax returns for businesses and individuals.
  • You'll evaluate internal controls and accounting systems.
  • You'll apply professional ethics in an accounting context.
  • You'll interpret financial performance using ratio analysis.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Shrewsbury College. Learning combines taught sessions with written assessments. Most AAT Level 4 units are assessed by computer-based exams set and marked by AAT. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge from across the qualification. You'll also complete a professional synoptic project.

What you will need to bring

Shrewsbury College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting Technician, manages day-to-day accounting for an organisation.
  • Assistant Accountant, supports a finance team with reporting and analysis.
  • Assistant Management Accountant, helps produce budgets and management reports.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for businesses.
  • Payroll Administrator, processes payroll and handles employee payments.
  • Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk, manages supplier or customer invoicing.

What you could study next

  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant or management accountant. AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some early ACCA or CIMA exams.
  • A Level 5 foundation degree or HND in Accounting or Finance, if you want to move into higher education alongside professional study.
  • AAT membership, which you can apply for on completion and use the letters MAAT after your name.
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