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This lasts approximately 15 months. An accounts and finance assistant is an integral part of a company’s team, responsible for helping with junior accounting duties. These could include basic book-keeping activities working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations, and recording of cash and data entry. You will learn about software packages such as Sage, TaxCalc, Xero and QuickBooks. You will be required to attend college for one day a week.
Topics and units
During the first 12 months apprentices will complete an On Programme Learning (OPL) and cover units and unit assessments for advanced bookkeeping, final accounts preparation, management accounting, costing, indirect tax, ethics for accountants and spreadsheets for accounting. At the same time apprentices will also complete an e-portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence in the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the standards.
Careers and progression
Careers in Assistant Accountant, Trainee Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk, Cashier, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Audit Trainee, Credit Controller
Progression: Many apprentices remain employed with the company and move onto the Level 3 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above, and employed in a suitable role for at least 30 hours a week.
Additional information
On completion of the OPL the employer and training provider sign off the apprentice ready for End Point Assessment (EPA) and apprentices move to Gateway. The e-portfolio is submitted to an independent AAT Assessor for grading which is then followed up with a professional discussion to confirm competency and is also graded. The apprenticeship is graded fail, pass or distinction. On completion of the OPL the apprentice will be able to sit the final unit assessment – Advanced Synoptic Assessment also known as AVSY.
The apprentice on successful completion of all unit assessments achieves the AAT L2 Advanced Diploma in Accounting qualification.
The apprentice on successful completion of the L2 AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship will also receive an Apprenticeship Certificate.
As an AAT qualified apprentice, there is a proven track record of skills obtained in the workplace, a recognised accountancy qualification and the practical, technical and professional skills that have been acquired that make one a highly sought-after employee.
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
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Type
Apprenticeship
Duration
14 months
Campus
Haybridge Road, Telford
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