AAT Level 4 Accounting Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 36 weeks. This level 4 AAT accounting qualification builds on the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. You'll need to have completed that Level 3 qualification before you start, along with GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths, or the equivalent. The course covers advanced accounting topics and can also open the door to AAT licensed membership, giving you the option to work for yourself. You'll need to register directly with AAT and pay a one-off membership fee.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to gain a nationally recognised accounting qualification to progress with their career in finance. It is for students who have completed the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting and will build on the knowledge and skills gained in the course. It can also enable you to start your own business through the AAT licensed members scheme. You are also required to register as a student directly with AAT and pay the one-off membership fee. This will give you access to a huge range of additional resources. Please enquire for current membership fees. This is an online course that requires independent study, therefore applicants must have internet access and their own suitable device such as PC or laptop. The college are unable to supply equipment. Please note a smart phone is not sufficient to study from for this course. Government funding is available however it is dependant on your home postcode and which area, devolved or otherwise, you reside in. Please enquire for further details or go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files Please see below for further important details.
Entry requirements
This course is for people who have achieved the AAT level 3 Diploma in Accounting. To successfully pass this course, students will need an excellent level in both English and Maths (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent). Please ensure you enter all your current qualifications on your application. If you have any concerns about your level of English, please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies.
You'll manage budgets and analyse financial performance.
You'll understand tax processes, including personal and business tax.
You'll develop skills in credit management and cash and treasury management.
You'll use accounting software to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams set by AAT and a synoptic assessment that draws on knowledge from across the qualification. Some units may include project-based tasks. All assessments are set and marked by AAT.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough And Langley College Windsor Forest Colleges Group will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to register directly with AAT and pay their one-off student membership fee before you begin.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Management accountant: preparing budgets and financial reports for organisations
Financial accountant: producing statutory accounts and managing compliance
Finance manager: overseeing a team and managing financial operations
Tax technician: handling personal or business tax returns
Credit controller: managing debt and cash flow for a business
Payroll manager: running payroll and ensuring compliance
Self-employed AAT licensed member: offering bookkeeping or accounting services independently
What you could study next
ACCA Qualification: AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some ACCA exams, making it a natural next step toward chartered accountant status.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: another route toward chartered management accountancy, with AAT exemptions available.
AAT Licensed Member status: not a further qualification, but completing Level 4 lets you apply to practise as a licensed accountant in your own right.
