AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Beverley

CostFREE
Duration298 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm what applies to you. This level 4 aat accounting qualification takes around 10 months to complete. You'll study advanced accounting topics including financial statements, budgeting, and tax. The AAT is widely used by employers as a benchmark for professional accounting roles, and completing this course opens the door to senior finance positions.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/

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 through tax processes covering both personal and business tax
  • You'll use accounting software to produce and analyse financial data
  • You'll evaluate internal controls and understand audit and assurance principles
  • You'll interpret financial performance using ratio analysis and reporting

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set by AAT and a synoptic assessment that draws on knowledge across the qualification. Some units also include professional discussion or project-based tasks. You'll work through each unit in turn, building on your knowledge before sitting the relevant assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handling day-to-day financial records
  • Management accountant, supporting business planning and budgeting
  • Tax technician, preparing personal and business tax returns
  • Payroll manager, overseeing employee pay and compliance
  • Finance officer, managing accounts within public or private sector
  • Credit controller, managing invoicing and debt recovery
  • Bookkeeper, maintaining accurate financial records for businesses

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification: the next step if you want to become a fully chartered accountant. AAT Level 4 gives you exemptions from some ACCA exams.
  • CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting: suited to those moving into management accounting and business finance roles.
  • AAT Licensed Bookkeeper status: once qualified, you can apply to practise independently as a licensed bookkeeper or accountant.

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