This higher level qualification is designed for those looking to develop skills in higher accounting tasks, such as drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance, additional, optional specialist modules in areas such as business and personal tax are also offered.
Successful completion of the course may provide career progression into roles such as Senior Finance Officer, Assistant Financial Accountant or Tax Supervisor.
Course Information
Duration: 8 September 2025 - 24 March 2027
When: Monday 9am - 4:05pm or Tuesday and Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The key topics covered on this course includes:
Applied Management Accounting
Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
Optional modules include:
Personal Tax
Business Tax under FA24
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
The nature of this course and the job roles it can lead to make it a classroom based programme, with learning resources including PCs, interactive whiteboards, books and websites.
Classroom based study is ideal for learners who prefer a shared learning experience, with benefits including being able to ask tutors questions and receiving immediate answers, whilst also learning from and working with others in the room. For those returning to study after many years, or joining classroom learning for the first time, this can be a familiar and supportive environment to study in.
Each session is delivered in accordance with industry standards set by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), providing opportunities to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress onto higher levels of study or employment roles with additional responsibilities.
Please note: Further reading will be required in addition to the taught sessions in college.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
This course is based on learning and applying theory within a set exam. Knowledge and skills are tested via computer based assessments (CBAs), run entirely on PCs or laptops. To achieve competency each exam requires 70% to pass.
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COURSE COST?
You will have the option of studying during the day time or two evenings per week. You will have to register as a student member of the aat and pay the relevant registration and membership fees.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
To qualify as a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT), it is necessary to complete Levels 3 and 4 and to have completed appropriate accounting or financial work experience. Upon completion of the Level 4 students can look to undertake CIMA for student wishing to progress into Management accounting. Students looking to progress onto a chartered accountant are able to study ACCA. Please note the CIMA and ACCA are not an offer through PC
Job roles available on successful completion of a Level 4 qualification includes: Assistant Financial Accountant, Commercial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Fixed Asset Accountant, Indirect Tax Manager, Payments and Billings Manager, Payroll Manager, Senior Book Keeper, Senior Finance Officer, Senior Insolvency Administrator, Senior Fund Accountant, Tax Supervisor and VAT Accountant.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
You are required to bring pens, pencils, paper and a calculator to each class. There will also be a requirement to purchase the set AAT textbooks and register with AAT as a student member – full details will be supplied on your first day.
Depending upon your personal circumstances, you may be eligible to apply for the college bursary. Full details will be provided during the application process.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All students are required to undertake an application assessment prior to enrolling to determine suitability for entry onto the programme.
Please note: Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2) is essential.
