Summary

The AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting and finance staff, with over 125,000 members in more than 90 countries worldwide. AAT qualifications provide Accounting Technician status.  Accounting Technicians work at all levels of finance, from accounts clerks to finance directors. The Level 4 Diploma is aimed at candidates who have successfully completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, but direct entrance without the Level 3 may be suitable for some students with higher study or greater career experience.

During the course candidates will cover a number of topics including financial statements, management accounting (budgeting, decisions and control), internal control and accounting systems, cash and treasury management and audit, credit management and personal tax. 

How will I learn?

Learning will take place mainly in a classroom environment with the opportunity to use case studies and tutorial-based exercises. Computer-based testing is used for assessment of all units, with mock exams taking place during classroom sessions. Final exams will be held at dates and times to be advised at the start of your course, but these are normally during standard class times.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will need to have successfully achieved the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting prior to enrolling, have relevant experience and also require a level 2 in Maths & English (A to C Grade GCSE or equivalent). All candidates also have to complete an assessment or interview prior to joining a Level 4 AAT course. Please visit one of our AAT Open Evenings which are held at various times throughout the year. 

You will need to ensure your Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) membership is up to date. All exam fees (single attempt) are included in the cost of your course, textbooks are also included. Details on all of the above will be discussed during the first day of your course.

What can I do next?

Successful completion of the AAT Level 4 Diploma will allow progression on to Chartered Accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA. If you would like to discuss progression options more please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Our qualified careers advisers can help our part-time learners understand your life and work choices, identify your values and work styles and offer valuable tools which enable you to transfer this effectively to the workplace. Whether it be job change, promotion or re-entering the employment market after a time away, we offer 1:1 confidential, impartial and unbiased guidance, CV Writing, apprenticeship advice, self-reflection (understanding your strengths) and advice on the various routes into all sorts of jobs.

SGS's Careers service is accredited by the Matrix quality standard and you can contact them by emailing [email protected]  or [email protected] to book a free appointment.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT FUNDING INFORMATION
SGS College will not fund the learning of Adults aged 19+ who live in the following Combined Authority areas:

• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater Manchester
• Greater London
• Liverpool City Region
• Tees Valley
• West Midlands
• North of Tyne

If you live in one o the above-mentioned Combined Authority areas, you will need to contact a Training Provider who holds an Adult Education Budget contract which covers your locality. If you live in one of the above-mentioned Combined Authority areas and wish to continue to learn with SGS College, we will charge you the full cost of the course(s) that you apply for. If you are aged 19-25 and have an Education and Health Care Plan we will review this and contact you to discuss further.

Learners living in the West of England Combined Authority, or in other areas of England outside of the above mentioned authorities can continue to apply to SGS College. If you require more information please email [email protected].

Combined Authorities are local government entities set up by two or more neighbouring councils wishing to co-ordinate responsibilities and power over services.

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we may need to take a number of measures that could affect our planned delivery method. For example; planned on site delivery may take a blended approach; a mixture of classroom based and online activities. We will endeavour to ensure course information, including delivery method and pricing, is updated when changes are having to be made. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before completing an enrolment form.

For information on how this may impact professional courses please email [email protected]

COURSE FEES
Please be aware this course does have a fee that is payable on enrolment, if you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next.