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Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Cheltenham

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus, part-time during the day.

You'll need to have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting to join. The course runs over 11 months. You'll study three mandatory units: Applied Management Accounting, Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements, and Internal Accounting Systems and Control. You'll also choose two optional units from areas such as business tax, personal tax, and cash and treasury management. All units are assessed through computer-based assessments.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for students who have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

In this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance, as well as optional specialist units including business tax, personal tax, external auditing, credit management, and cash and treasury management.

The course covers 3 mandatory units:

  • Applied Management Accounting
  • Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
  • Internal Accounting Systems and Control

You will then choose between Business Tax and Personal Tax Or Cash and Financial Management and Credit and Debit Management

For further detail refer to the AAT website http://www.aat.org.uk/

You will undertake computer based assessments for all units.

In addition to attending college, students will be expected to undertake at least 6-10 hours additional study out of college.

Students are responsible for paying their AAT annual registration fee of £257 and the cost of text books in addition to the tuition fee. Exams are included in the tuition fee but should you require a re-sit there will be a charge of £66 per re-sit.

Your tutor will advise you what books are required prior to the first day of your course.

Entry requirements

This qualification is aimed at those aged 19 (as at 31st August of the academic year) or over who have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

All applicants will be required to complete a short assessment form to ensure the correct level of study.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll draft and interpret financial statements.
  • You'll evaluate the performance of internal accounting systems and controls.
  • You'll study either business tax or personal tax.
  • You'll cover either cash and financial management or credit management.
  • You'll manage budgets and assess financial performance.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered on campus at Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus. All units are assessed through computer-based assessments. Exams are included in the tuition fee, though resit fees apply. You should expect to do six to ten hours of additional study each week outside of class.

What you will need to bring

You will need to pay an AAT annual registration fee of £257 separately. Textbooks are also your responsibility. Your tutor will confirm which books you need before your first class. Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting Technician, manages day-to-day accounting tasks for an organisation.
  • Assistant Accountant, supports qualified accountants with financial reporting and analysis.
  • Assistant Management Accountant, helps prepare budgets and management accounts.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for businesses or sole traders.
  • Payroll administrator, processes payroll and handles employee pay queries.
  • Credit controller, manages debtor accounts and chases outstanding payments.

What you could study next

  • CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or ICAEW professional qualifications, the next step toward chartered accountant status. Completing this AAT Level 4 Diploma may earn you exemptions from foundation-stage exams.
  • Foundation Degree in Business (Level 5), a higher education route for those wanting broader business knowledge alongside accounting.
  • Full Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Level 6), for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in finance.
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