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AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, part-time during the day. You must have completed AAT Level 3 to join. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances. This level 4 aat accounting course covers the advanced skills employers expect from accounting professionals, including financial statements, budgeting, and tax. The course runs for two years.

Who this course is for

The AAT Level 4 programme is perfect to advance your career in the finance and accounting sector. On completion of the course, you will be well prepared for roles including Finance Manager, Purchase or Sales ledger Clerk, or a Bookkeeper. The AAT Level 4 course will start in September and will run for the whole year, finishing in July. The course is run either daytime 09:15 to 16:15 or two evenings a week from18:00 to 21:00. On completion of the course, you should be able to get a job as

Entry requirements

Must have completed AAT Level 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques including budgeting and variance analysis.
  • You'll work with accounting systems and internal controls.
  • You'll understand business tax and personal tax principles.
  • You'll use cash and treasury management techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in credit management and risk assessment.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Doncaster College, running daytime hours from 09:15 to 16:15. Assessment is through AAT's own computer-based exams and synoptic assessments, which test your knowledge across the units you study. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Finance Manager. Oversee financial planning and reporting for a business.
  • Management Accountant. Analyse costs and budgets to support business decisions.
  • Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk. Manage purchase or sales ledger day to day.
  • Bookkeeper. Maintain accurate financial records for clients or employers.
  • Payroll Administrator. Process staff pay and handle HMRC submissions.
  • Credit Controller. Manage debt, assess risk, and chase outstanding payments.

What you could study next

After completing your level 4 aat accounting qualification, you could move toward chartered status. The CIMA Professional Qualification or ACCA Qualification are the most common next steps for management or financial accounting careers. AAT also offers a direct route into ACCA, with some exemptions granted based on your AAT studies. Doncaster College also offers the CIMA qualification at Level 5 if you want to continue studying locally.

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