Level 3 Apprenticeship in Assistant Accounting

What Modules will you Study?

Apprentice Level 2- Certificate in Accounting (over 12 months)
Units studied may include:
recording income and receipts
making and recording payments
preparing ledger balances and initial trial balances
supplying information for management control
working with computers
health and safety
personal effetiveness

Advanced Apprentice Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting (over 12 months)
This will include:
maintaining financial records and preparing accounts
recording and evaluating costs and revenues
preparing reports and returns
working computers and health and safety

Higher Apprentices Level 4
Units studied may include:
financial performance
internal control and accounting systems
credit management and taxation



• Developing commercial awareness
• Managing project finances
^ May have exemptions from this unit if studied at level 3

What qualification will I achieve?

• Level 3 Assistant Accounting Apprenticeship
• Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and/or English would be achieved if the apprentices does not already hold the required qualification at the time of starting the apprenticeship standard.

How long is the course?

• It usually takes around 15-18 months to complete

How will I learn?

The overall delivery of the apprenticeship will take place with their employer using day to day working activities to help develop the apprentices underpinning knowledge, skills and behaviours.

In support towards the apprenticeship programme underpinning knowledge is delivered using a variety of different approaches to accommodate the needs of the learner and the employer.

Examples of this would include Apprentice Self-Study, Classroom delivery, online delivery and support at reviews with an assigned development coach.

How will I be assessed?

On Programme Assessment - Technical knowledge and understanding is assessed on programme through a combination of developing a portfolio of evidence and working towards the Level 3 AAT Diploma.

 

Level 2 English and maths will need to be achieved, if not already, prior to taking the end point assessment. These must be passed before the end point assessment can take place.

 

Gateway – Before the assessments can take place the apprentice, the employer and the training provider have to agree that the apprentice is ready to be assessed.
 

End Point Assessment – Towards the end of the apprenticeship apprentices will be expected to take part in an end point assessment, this will assess how an apprentice can apply their skills, knowledge and behaviours acquired in their apprenticeship.
 

For the Assistant Accountant Standard, it is assessed on:

 

A Portfolio of Evidence – A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the standard, gathered from the practical experiences in the workplace, combined with a reflective discussion

 

Professional Discussion – The discussion assesses the portfolio of evidence and the learner journey in more detail. The reflective discussion will be conducted by an Independent Assessor (IA) appointed by AAT.
 

A Synoptic Project – This gives the apprentice the opportunity to tackle a series of business-related tasks through a simulation. This will be assessed through the existing AAT synoptic assessment that maps to the current Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Programme Specification

An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practise 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.

What are the entry requirements?

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this might include 5 GCSEs (A to C / 4 to 9), A levels, a level 2 apprenticeship or other relevant qualifications and relevant experience.

Employers are likely to be looking for a proven passion for digital technology & a keen eye for problem solving and supporting people in I.T.

How can I apply?

For Employers – Employers can get in touch with the college and speak to our BEST team to get support and guidance ranging from vacancies to financial support.

For Learners – If your interested in an apprenticeship then you need to look out for vacancies on the GOV.UK site or on our Apprenticeship Vacancies page to see what is available.

If you already have an employer who is willing to sponsor you on an apprenticeship programme then either reach out and provide their information or ask your employer to get in touch with the college.

Can I get more information?

For more information please contact us:

Telephone: 01229 825017

Email: info@furness.ac.uk

Typical job roles

This apprenticeship is aimed at people currently in the below role or seeking employment in the below roles:

• Assistant Accountant
• Trainee Accounting Technician
• Accounts Clerk /
• Cashier Finance Assistant
• Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Sales Ledger Clerk

What opportunities will this lead to?

Progression pathways after achieving the apprenticeship are as follows:

• Progression onto Level 4 Professional Accounting

As well as ensuring full competency as an Assistant Accountant, this standard provides the foundation for progression into a number of career paths in the Accounting sector including Audit Trainee, Corporate Recovery Analyst, Credit Controller or Tax Accountant.