AAT Accounting Technician (Final level equivalent to NVQ 4)

The AAT is the main awarding body for the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Accounting.
There is also a Higher Apprenticeship route for students who want to complete the same qualification but also include a Level 4 Business Skills qualification and, where appropriate, Functional Skills.
Students will be studying both financial and management accounting and they will also be looking at the management of accounting systems. Further study options are available, which include taxation and the management of business liquid resources. This is a rigorous course and will require additional time and study outside of the course hours.
On Level 4 AAT the assessment is primarily computerised examinations. There is an element of course work which is a work-based project or case study.
You do not need to be working in an accounting environment to complete this qualification. Some people use this qualification to start a new career.
You will need to be both numerate and literate to be successful, but there are no formal entry requirements, although students need to have achieved all levels (2 - 4) if they want to obtain full AAT membership.
Unless you already have achieved an accounting qualification you will need to complete AAT Diploma/NVQ 3 intermediate.