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Free AAT Level 4 Accounting Course in Worthing – Worthing College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body
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About this course

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

The course builds on Level 3 AAT study. You'll develop advanced skills in financial accounting, management accounting, and tax. Topics include budgeting, financial statements, and audit. The course takes two years to complete at a manageable pace.

You'll need to have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before you can enrol. You'll finish with an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

p class=MsoNormal Entry requirements: To enrol in the Level 4 AAT course students must: /p ul li class=MsoNormal have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship. /li li class=MsoNormal have an excellent level of spoken and written English. /li li class=MsoNormal have access to a computer MS Office Excel and reliable internet connection is essential (students studying Using Accounting Software Unit can use Sage at the College lib

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 with tax principles covering both personal and business tax.
  • You'll develop skills in credit management and cash management.
  • You'll use accounting software, including Sage, for practical tasks.
  • You'll understand audit and assurance processes.
  • You'll interpret financial data to support business decisions.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Worthing College. Learning is classroom-based, with tutor-led sessions covering each unit. Assessment is through a mix of computer-based exams set by AAT and synoptic assessments that draw on knowledge across the qualification. Some units may include coursework or project-based tasks.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer with MS Office Excel and a reliable internet connection for home study. Worthing College 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.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and handles employee pay queries.
  • Credit controller, manages debts and payments owed to a business.
  • Finance officer, handles accounts and financial admin in the public or charity sector.

What you could study next

  • ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant.
  • AAT membership, you can apply for AAT full membership once you complete this Diploma.
  • Degree-level study in accounting or finance, some universities accept this qualification for entry.
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