Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Ealing. Evening classes run at Ealing Green College, combining online study with face-to-face sessions in the classroom. The course takes 18 months part-time, so you can fit your level 4 AAT accounting classes around work or other commitments. You'll cover drafting financial statements, managing budgets, evaluating financial performance, and a range of specialist units. To enrol, you'll need to have completed AAT Accounting at Level 3. On completion, you can apply for full AAT membership and professional AAT Accountant status.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

AAT Accounting - Level 3

You will also have an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll draft financial statements for a range of organisations.
  • You'll manage budgets and analyse variances against financial plans.
  • You'll evaluate financial performance using key accounting techniques.
  • You'll apply specialist knowledge through optional units tailored to your career goals.
  • You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge required for AAT full membership.
  • You'll use professional accounting software and tools used in the workplace.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a blended format. You'll attend evening sessions at Ealing Green College with a tutor, supported by on-demand video lessons you study independently online each week. Online study includes practice questions, interactive case studies, and downloadable materials. Assessment is through a series of computer-based exams set by AAT, taken at approved test centres.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant. Preparing financial records and reports for businesses.
  • Management accountant. Budgeting and financial planning within organisations.
  • Payroll manager. Overseeing payroll processing and compliance.
  • Tax technician. Preparing and submitting tax returns for clients.
  • Finance officer. Managing accounts and financial controls in the public or private sector.
  • Bookkeeper. Maintaining accurate financial records for small businesses.
  • Assistant accountant. Supporting qualified accountants across a range of tasks.

What you could study next

After completing your level 4 AAT accounting qualification, you can apply for full AAT membership and use the professional AAT Accountant designation. From there, many people progress to chartered accountancy training. The AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting gives you exemptions from some early papers with ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, reducing the time it takes to qualify as a chartered accountant.