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AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting
COURSE OVERVIEW
Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting/Tax Technician will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’;s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.
This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
Study Method – Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model.
Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop -; meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further. On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations.
The objective of the qualification is to support the learner’;s role in the workplace, providing the opportunity to learn and evidence knowledge as part of an apprenticeship. This qualification has been developed to support learners completing the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship Standard and covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard.
Course delivered weekly – Wednesday’s from 13:30 to 16:30
FURTHER INFORMATION
Entry requirements: To enrol in the Level 4 AAT course, students must have completed Level 3 AAT.
- An excellent level of spoken and written English is required for this course.
- Please be aware of the need to spend a significant amount of time away from the classroom undertaking independent study.
- 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 library).
ESOL or other study programme students must complete these qualifications before enrolling on AAT Level 4.
The Professional Accounting/Tax Technician standard allows student registration with a number of UK Professional Bodies in this sector. If a candidate seeks to become a member of a Professional Body there may be other requirements specific to the relevant Professional Body, which may be taken as part of, or alongside, the Apprenticeship at the employer’;;s and candidate’;;s discretion.
Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may lead to the candidate receiving credits towards the completion of the Professional Accountant/Tax Apprenticeship or Chartered Accountancy/Taxation qualifications provided by the relevant Professional Bodies. Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes.
Multiple assessment methods, including ongoing written and practical assignments.
The course fee does not include registration and membership fees.
Students will need to pay a one-off registration fee for their AAT student membership of £251.
The cost of the first scheduled unit’;s exam as per the course calendar is included in the course fee.
Any change in the original exam booking, or any retake of exams will incur a fee.