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Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Maidstone – MidKent College Maidstone Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

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

The course runs over two years. You'll study financial accounting, management accounting, and tax returns. Topics include published accounts for limited companies, budgeting, performance analysis, and tax for sole traders and partnerships. You'll need to have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting at Merit grade and pass an entry test at interview.

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

Who this course is for

This Level 4 course is offered as remote day course and will start to develop your skills further in preparing financial statements and management accounting.

At this level you will learn how to prepare published accounts for limited companies, you will study management accounting with a focus on preparing budgets and analysing performance, in addition to producing tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Core Modules:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Auditing and Internal Accounting Controls
  • Management Accounting
  • Advanced Business Awareness
  • Principles of Taxation

Lessons are remote and combine both theory and practical work

Homework is set each week and will be assessed by your tutor

Students are responsible for registering with the AAT. Registration fees are payable direct to the AAT, with fee information available at www.aat.org.uk

You will need to purchase your own books, information and prices can be found on https://kaplanpublishing.co.uk

Any re-sits will be charged at the rate set by the AAT at the time

Entry requirements

You will need to have successfully completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting at a Merit grade and will need to pass an entry test at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare published financial statements for limited companies.
  • You'll study management accounting, including budgets and performance analysis.
  • You'll complete tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
  • You'll develop skills in financial accounting principles.
  • You'll learn the basics of auditing.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run during the day at MidKent College Maidstone Campus. You'll be assessed through a mix of computer-based exams and synoptic assessments set by AAT. Each unit is assessed separately. The synoptic assessment draws on knowledge from across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting Technician, manages day-to-day financial records for an organisation.
  • Assistant Accountant, supports a finance team with reporting and analysis.
  • Assistant Management Accountant, helps prepare budgets and management reports.
  • Bookkeeper, maintains accurate financial records for businesses.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles employee pay queries.
  • Tax assistant, prepares tax returns for individuals and small businesses.

What you could study next

  • ACCA Qualification, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant.
  • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, a route into management accounting at a higher level.
  • AAT membership, you can apply for full AAT membership once you hold this Diploma, which is recognised by employers across the finance sector.
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