AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day, over one year. This is the third and final stage of the full AAT qualification. It builds the advanced skills you need for a wide range of accounting and finance roles. You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to enrol, and you need to have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before starting. An interview is required before enrolment.
Who this course is for
The AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting is the third and final stage of the full AAT qualification. It is a professional course which will give you the skills to excel at a wide range of accounting and finance jobs.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Students are required to have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before commencing this course. You will also be required to attend an interview prior to enrolment. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
What you will learn
You'll prepare financial statements for limited companies
You'll manage budgets and evaluate financial performance
You'll apply accounting standards and professional ethics
You'll analyse business data to support financial decision-making
You'll complete tax computations for businesses and individuals
You'll use accounting software at an advanced level
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College during the day. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams set by AAT and a synoptic assessment that draws together your learning across the qualification. Some units may include project-based or portfolio elements. You'll also need to complete an interview before you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College 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, producing reports for business decisions
Financial analyst, reviewing performance and forecasting
Tax technician, preparing returns for businesses and individuals
Payroll manager, overseeing staff pay and compliance
Finance officer, managing budgets in public or private sector
Assistant accountant, supporting qualified accountants in practice
What you could study next
ACCA Qualification: the natural 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 roles in industry.
AAT membership: completing this Diploma qualifies you to apply for AAT full membership (MAAT), a recognised professional status with employers.
