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Assistant Accountant | Level 3 Apprenticeship | Standard
COURSE OVERVIEW
An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately 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.
As an accountancy apprentice, you can join any of our Level 3 accountancy qualifications in Worthing (Broadwater Campus).
This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
The objective of the qualification is to support the learner’;s role in the workplace, providing the opportunity to learn and evidence knowledge and skills as part of an apprenticeship.This qualification has been developed to support learners completing the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard and covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard.
Please note: classroom attendance is fortnightly.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You must have an employer in place and be in a suitable administration role that covers the themes in the course information tab to complete this apprenticeship.
All prospective new apprentices will complete an initial assessment of their current knowledge skills and behaviours through a skill scan. This must indicate that there is substantial new knowledge skills and behaviours to be learnt by completing this apprenticeship.
Good keyboarding skills are essential as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is essential.
5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, although some employers will accept other relevant qualifications and experience, including a relevant Level 2 qualification. Apprentices without English or Maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment.
As apprenticeships are now offering routes to degree-level qualifications they have become an increasingly preferred career option. It’;s an organic and natural career choice as apprentices are often offered a permanent, full-time position by their employer once training is completed. Certain business sectors offer excellent career potential.
As an apprentice, you get to work alongside experienced staff who will help you to develop job-specific skills and earn a wage at the same time. Many employers hold Apprenticeships in high regard as they offer real industry experience. A successful Apprenticeship provides you with a qualification and the skills you need for your job. This apprenticeship also provides you with the opportunity to progress onto Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship – AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4.
Multiple assessment methods, including ongoing written and practical assignments, working towards the End Point Assessment (EPA) as the final stage of your course. Assessment methods can vary depending on the nature of your apprenticeship.
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Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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