AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

There are no formal requirements for this AAT Level 4 qualification, however for the best chance at success on this course and in your career, you’ll need to have a good standard of English and maths. 

As an accountant you’ll work at the very heart of your organisation, where the ability to communicate important information clearly is an essential part of the role. 

Ideally, learners should have completed the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting before applying to do this course. 

1:1 support from your personal advisor 

Your personal adviser will work with you throughout your AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Together you’ll agree on a plan for your programme, develop a study schedule and prepare for your assessments, giving you the best chance of excelling at your course and landing your dream finance role. 

24/7 access to all our learning resources  

Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) gives you 24-hour access to our comprehensive booking resources to help you through your course and beyond, Available for the duration of your AAT Level 4 programme, it includes webinar recordings, and activities, as well as articles, videos and links to further reading. Perfect for when you want revisit something you’ve just learnt, or revise for your assessments.  

Collaborate with other learners  

Our online discussions are a great way to learn with and from other students, as well as our experts. You’ll share what you have learnt in each unit, reinforcing your understanding while helping you get ready for your assessments and your future role.  

Get your questions answered 

If you have a question about the VLE, AAT membership, workshops or anything else to do with your course, out training support team are here to help.  

You can call the support team whenever you need to, for as long as you’re on the programme.  

You can also arrange tutorials with our tutor team if there are other areas you need support with. 

Improve your study skills  

Study skills are often overlooked when it comes to studying for a AAT qualification but they’re essential if you want to do well. That’s why we’ve created brand new study skills webinars to help you enhance your critical analysis skills, write and communicate better and of course study more effectively. Available 24/7, you can watch these webinars anytime anywhere and on any device.

Students must successfully achieve the three mandatory unit and two optional unit assessments to achieve this qualification. These are normally completed at the end of each unit topic. 

All assessments in this qualification: 

• Are set and marked by AAT  

• Are computer-based 

• Are time-limited (each exam lasts for 120-180 minutes on this qualification) 

• Are scheduled by training providers or assessment venues 

• Take place at approved training providers and assessment venues under controlled conditions. 

Availability of assessments Unit assessments are available on demand throughout the year, except during periods set and communicated by AAT. Results for wholly computer-marked assessments are made available via MyAAT within 24 hours of submitting the assessment. Results from assessments with written elements require human marking and verification and can take up to 6 weeks. Students will be advised on what percentage of the marks available they achieved in their assessments. 

Looking to book your exam with us?

You can download our AAT exam booking form here

Completing this AAT Level 4 qualification typically takes 12-15 months.

 Induction 

Before we dive into the course units, you’ll complete an induction to help you prepare for the programme and get the most out of your learning. This will involve: 

• Meeting the learner community and accessing our extensive online resources 

• Receiving your handbook 

• Meeting your personal adviser 

• Exploring your unit workbooks 

• Watching study skills webinars 

Ready to take your business and finance skills to the next level? 

Get in touch today to enrol on this course. 

Not sure which study option is right for you?  

Our specialist advisors are here to help. They’ll talk you through the different qualifications and delivery styles, and help you choose the best options for your career.

Get in touch today to speak to an advisor.