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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Wakefield

Cost£2,573 Additional Fees All students are required to register with AAT upon enrolment. The fee for this is payable directly to AAT and includes admission and annual membership.
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Wakefield. Evening classes run at Wakefield College, so you can study around your existing job. This is the level 4 AAT accounting qualification that takes accounting technicians to professional level. The course runs part-time over 15 months. You'll need to have completed the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, hold GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and be working in a finance or accounting role. Completing both the Advanced and Professional Diplomas, alongside relevant work experience, puts you on the path to AAT membership and typically earns exam exemptions from the chartered accounting bodies.

Who this course is for

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a well-respected and recognised qualification within the accounting profession. It is recognised as a major qualification for Technician level accounting staff. Students who gain their Advanced Diploma and their Professional Diploma and who have relevant accounting work experience can apply for membership of the AAT and will normally get exam exemptions from the Chartered Accounting Bodies.

The Professional Diploma covers financial team leader skills, including financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounts tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.

Learning activities will be carried out in a blended approach both in college and self study Online resources will be available, and various teaching aids will be used.

Students will be expected to do six hours per week self-directed study.

Entry requirements

You will need to have successfully completed the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting

AND

GCSEs at Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.

AND

Have a job role in Finance or Accounting.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in drafting financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll learn to manage budgets and apply financial performance techniques.
  • You'll study internal controls and accounting systems.
  • You'll cover cash and treasury management.
  • You'll explore credit management and debt collection processes.
  • You'll apply business tax knowledge to accounting scenarios.
  • You'll develop your understanding of personal tax obligations and calculations.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Wakefield College. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions covering each unit of the Professional Diploma. Assessment is through AAT's own examinations, which are computer based and sat at approved centres. Some units may include a synoptic assessment that draws on knowledge across the qualification. You'll also need to register with AAT directly on enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that AAT registration and annual membership fees are payable directly to AAT on enrolment and are not included in the course fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Management accountant: oversee budgets and financial reporting for a business
  • Financial accountant: prepare statutory accounts and year-end reports
  • Tax technician: handle personal and business tax returns
  • Credit controller: manage debt and cash flow for an organisation
  • Finance manager: lead a finance team at technician level
  • Payroll manager: run payroll and compliance for a business
  • Accounts supervisor: manage day-to-day accounting operations

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the level 4 AAT accounting qualification typically earns you exemptions from early ACCA exams, making this a natural next step toward chartered status.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: AAT completers may also qualify for exemptions here, opening a route into management accounting at chartered level.
  • AAT membership: once you have relevant work experience alongside both AAT diplomas, you can apply for full AAT membership.
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