Study this qualification to learn higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB). This qualification covers complex accounting and finance topics and tasks leading to students becoming confident with a wide range of financial management skills and applications. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.
Mandatory units:
Optional units (you need to complete two of these):
The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting will suit you if:
Learn practical, real world skills
Choose a learning style that suits you
Demonstrate your professional excellence
Regardless of size or industry, every business needs people with finance and accounting expertise.With AAT, you’ll gain highly-transferable, practical finance and accounting skills that are sought after by employers. Wherever you want to take your career, with our help you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to get there. Just like the AAT students in our AAT Stories
AAT qualifications are practical, internationally recognised and can open doors in any industry across the world. AAT is open to everyone – you don’t need previous qualifications or experience, and you can work at a pace that fits in with your lifestyle.
AT also offers an excellent route into chartered accountancy. If you choose to further your studies with one of the leading chartered professional bodies, such as ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, your AAT qualification will give you generous exemptions.
You will enhance the skills you developed from Level 3 as you learn to produce limited companies financial statements, deal with complex management accounting techniques, and deal with internal controls required for a business. You will also have the choice of learning about business and personal tax, auditing, cash and financial management, or debt management.
10-12 months
(Depends on study method and course timetable)
The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting will suit you if:
you’ve completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and would like to further develop your skills
you’re already working in finance and you’d like formal recognition of your skills
you would like to go onto be an AAT full member (MAAT) and/or study for chartered status.
You’ll need to have completed AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.
The course fee encompasses all aspects of your learning experience with Integer Training including tuition, revision sessions, evaluation of practice mock exams, and all study materials required for the duration of the course.
There is five computer-based assessment in total which you may sit at our AAT accredited exam centre.
You can take your exams at any time as they are on demand. It is important you aim to book your exam as soon as you intend to finish your course. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment as this could disrupt your study plans. Please note, you’ll still need to book your exams separately. All assessments on this level are computer-based exams (CBE).
You’ll be awarded a grade (pass, merit, or distinction) based on how you perform across the qualification. Unit and synoptic assessments are not awarded grades individually, but the marks achieved in all assessments contribute to your overall grade for the qualification.
Please contact Integer on 01288 356263 for details of fees and funding opportunities.
The jobs it can lead to:
Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
Assistant financial accountant
Commercial analyst
Cost accountant
Fixed asset accountant
Indirect tax manager
Payroll manager
Payments and billing manager
Senior bookkeeper
Senior finance officer
Senior fund accountant
Senior insolvency administrator
Tax supervisor
VAT accountant
After completing this qualification, and with a demonstration of workplace skills you’ll be able to apply for AAT full membership (MAAT)
“I had no intention of doing accounting as a career, but I was pretty good with numbers. I studied AAT and found it fun. Now I run my own accounting business. I’m probably taking on a new client every week, and it all started with AAT.”
“By doing an apprenticeship I was able to implement the skills I learned through studying into my day to day role within the workplace. Having gained MAAT status, I’m now working at an accountancy practice. I’ve never looked back.”
“Studying AAT has really helped me to secure a good job, it opened the door into the finance sector for me. I believe there’s a bright future and intend to become a professional member to help me progress further.”
