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Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Basingstoke – Basingstoke College of Technology

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, part-time during the day.

The course covers both management accounting and financial accounting. You'll build technical skills that employers look for in accounting roles. It also prepares you for a changing workplace through six core professional themes. Classes run over 35 weeks, at a pace that fits around other commitments.

You'll finish with the AAT Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians at Level 4.

Who this course is for

This qualification offers technical training in accounting and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. This qualification provides students with the skills employers need to be real world ready. Using Q2022 as the foundation, technical skills for both management and financial accounting have been fully mapped to the Professional Accounting Technicians occupational standard. Beyond technical expertise, six core themes prepare students for a changing world. These themes create a foundation for a career that�s not just successful � but impactful:SustainabilityEthicsDigital innovationCommunicationRegulationEquity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB).The profession has evolved from simple calculation to strategic interpretation and communication � transforming data into compelling stories. This qualification equips students to present insights with clarity and apply professional scepticism in an era defined by rapid technological change and AI-driven analysis

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll prepare and interpret financial accounting reports.
  • You'll use budgeting and forecasting methods in a workplace context.
  • You'll understand tax principles relevant to accounting roles.
  • You'll develop skills in financial performance analysis.
  • You'll build professional behaviours expected in accounting and finance.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Basingstoke College of Technology. The AAT qualification is assessed through computer-based exams set by AAT. Some units also include a synoptic assessment, which tests how you apply knowledge across the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each unit before you sit the assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting technician, manages day-to-day financial records for an organisation.
  • Assistant accountant, supports a finance team with reporting and analysis.
  • Assistant management accountant, helps prepare budgets and management reports.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains accurate financial records for a business.
  • Payroll administrator, processes staff pay and deductions.
  • Finance officer, handles financial transactions and reconciliations.

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification, the next step toward becoming a chartered accountant, with AAT Level 4 giving exemptions from some ACCA exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, an alternative route into management accounting at a higher level.
  • AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (if not already completed at Level 4), to fill any gaps before moving to chartered study.
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