The Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for employers across all sectors and industries, from small organisations to large global corporations and government bodies. The role of an assistant accountant supports both internal and external customers with the administration of their financial and accounting activities. Assistant accountants can work within accounting practices or in the finance function of an organisation, assisting with day-to-day financial operations, including data entry, preparing management accounts, and supporting year-end financial statements. They may also be involved in regulatory financial requirements, such as completing VAT returns or helping with tax computations.
In their daily tasks, assistant accountants interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including line managers, team members, and clients, to ensure accurate and timely financial services. They may also liaise with software departments or external providers hosting accounting systems. The role requires an ability to manage a personal caseload and time effectively, with regular reporting to a senior accountant, making this apprenticeship an excellent opportunity to develop skilled professionals within your finance team.
Key Facts
Duration
16 Months
Funding Band
£12,000
Delivery Location
North West
Qualification
On successful completion, apprentices will achieve an Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship details
What it covers:
The apprenticeship covers a range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that can be applied in the workplace and is supported by elements of a full AAT qualification, including:
- Business Awareness
- Financial Accounting
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Tax Processes for Business
Apprentices will complete a knowledge component exam, answering 40 questions, and participate in an independent professional discussion, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence that reflects the knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to their job role.
Delivery
A Skills Development Tutor will be allocated to the apprentice and will deliver learning and assessment sessions with them on a regular basis, liaising with their work-based mentor to monitor progress.
Entry requirements
Ideally, applicants should hold a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or equivalent.
Additionally, they must be employed in a finance or accountancy role.
Progression
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