Level 4 AAT Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians

Entrants must be aged 19+ upon enrolment. You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the AAT Level 4 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is essential.

• • Financial accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Audit and internal controls
  • Principles of taxation
  • Advanced business awareness
    

In this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets, personal and business tax calculations, audit, and business skills.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians. This internationally recognised AAT qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

As a higher technical qualification, this course is eligible for a loan under the lifelong learning entitlement.

You can also apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of studying this course. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

The course start date is 9th September 2026

Weekly college classes will be held every Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm. Additional start dates may be available.

The course duration is 12 months / 3-4 terms  part-time study.

Study method – Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further.

Learners should expect to spend around 7-9 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

The accountancy skills developed by studying this qualification will enable you to seek employment with confidence, potentially run your own accounting practice, and/or to progress to study chartered/certified accountancy qualifications.

This course is assessed through computer-based exams for each unit.