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Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Birkenhead

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day.

This is the third and final stage of the full AAT qualification. The course covers financial statements, management accounting, tax, auditing, and credit management. You'll study over two years at a manageable pace. You must have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before starting, and you'll attend an interview before enrolment.

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

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 apply management accounting techniques to support business decisions.
  • You'll work with budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • You'll understand personal and business tax obligations.
  • You'll carry out internal auditing procedures.
  • You'll manage credit and assess risk for a business.
  • You'll use cash management and treasury techniques.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Wirral Met College. Assessment is through a combination of computer-based exams and a synoptic assessment that draws on learning across the qualification. Some units are assessed by professional discussion or a portfolio of work. AAT sets and marks all assessments.

What you will need to bring

Wirral Met College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting Technician, manages day-to-day accounting for an organisation.
  • Assistant Accountant, supports a finance team with reporting and analysis.
  • Assistant Management Accountant, helps produce budgets and management reports.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains financial records for businesses or sole traders.
  • Payroll Administrator, runs payroll and handles employee tax records.
  • Credit Controller, manages debt and payment processes for a business.

What you could study next

  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, the next step toward becoming a fully chartered accountant, building on your AAT Level 4 foundation.
  • AAT membership, you can apply for full AAT membership once you complete this Diploma, which carries weight with employers.
  • A degree in Accounting or Finance at Level 6, for those who want to move into senior finance roles or chartered status.
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