Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. This level 4 aat accounting course takes one year to complete. You'll study advanced accounting topics including financial statements, budgeting, tax, and management accounting. The AAT Level 4 qualification is recognised by employers across finance and accounting, and opens the door to chartered accountancy training. It builds directly on Level 3 AAT study.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies
  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions
  • You'll complete tasks in budgeting and forecasting
  • You'll work through personal and business tax calculations
  • You'll develop skills in credit management and cash management
  • You'll use accounting software to process and report financial data

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment for the AAT Level 4 qualification is through computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment that draws together your knowledge across units. Some units also include a professional discussion or project-based element. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you sit the relevant assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handling day-to-day financial transactions
  • Management accountant, supporting business planning and reporting
  • Payroll officer, managing employee pay and tax records
  • Credit controller, overseeing debt and payment processes
  • Finance officer, working in public sector or charity finance
  • Tax assistant, supporting personal or corporate tax work
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for businesses

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification, the next step toward becoming a chartered certified accountant. AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some ACCA exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting, for those focusing on management and strategic finance roles.
  • ICAEW ACA, the chartered accountancy route for those aiming toward practice or corporate finance. AAT Level 4 may qualify you for direct entry at a higher stage.

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