An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominantly either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Part of their role will involve assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year - end financial statements. In addition the Assistant Accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements, such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations. Programme length: 18 months. Any existing knowledge will also be taken into account when deciding the duration of the programme. You must be employed full time in a suitable position before commencing the programme. College attendance dates to be confirmed at sign up. Start date Candidates may start the programme throughout the year, depending on employment, however, AAT classes currently run from September to July. Apprentices can start the work-based element and assessor/coaching visits can commence straight away. Programme length will depend on the start date. Qualifications Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 as well as the following qualifications: Accounting Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (and Foundation Cert in Bookkeeping if appropriate).
Apprentices commencing on this programme have usually already achieved Level 2 AAT. Depending on the results of an initial skills scan - apprentices may be able to fast track onto Level 3, by attending 2 modules of the Bookkeeping programme to ensure their readiness for Level 3 AAT studies. Individual employers will set their own selection criteria. This will typically include a minimum of Level 2 Maths and English. Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Those who have already gained their AAT Level 2 can still undertake the apprenticeship but the duration would be shorter. Anyone of any age, from any background, can undertake an apprenticeship in Accounting if they have the right attitude, passion, stamina and commitment to learning - even if this means re-training in a new area of work.
You will be assessed by Module tests and exams for the AAT Level 3. The additional work for the apprenticeship comprises collection of evidence in the workplace, a reflective portfolio along with preparation for End Point Assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5JE |
An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominantly either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Part of their role will involve assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year - end financial statements. In addition the Assistant Accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements, such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations. Programme length: 18 months. Any existing knowledge will also be taken into account when deciding the duration of the programme. You must be employed full time in a suitable position before commencing the programme. College attendance dates to be confirmed at sign up. Start date Candidates may start the programme throughout the year, depending on employment, however, AAT classes currently run from September to July. Apprentices can start the work-based element and assessor/coaching visits can commence straight away. Programme length will depend on the start date. Qualifications Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 as well as the following qualifications: Accounting Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (and Foundation Cert in Bookkeeping if appropriate).
Apprentices commencing on this programme have usually already achieved Level 2 AAT. Depending on the results of an initial skills scan - apprentices may be able to fast track onto Level 3, by attending 2 modules of the Bookkeeping programme to ensure their readiness for Level 3 AAT studies. Individual employers will set their own selection criteria. This will typically include a minimum of Level 2 Maths and English. Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Those who have already gained their AAT Level 2 can still undertake the apprenticeship but the duration would be shorter. Anyone of any age, from any background, can undertake an apprenticeship in Accounting if they have the right attitude, passion, stamina and commitment to learning - even if this means re-training in a new area of work.
You will be assessed by Module tests and exams for the AAT Level 3. The additional work for the apprenticeship comprises collection of evidence in the workplace, a reflective portfolio along with preparation for End Point Assessment.