Assistant Accountant Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
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.
Entry requirements
Individual employers set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include 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.
Course content
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
- Business Awareness
- IT Systems and Processes
- Ethical Standards
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Analysis
- Communication
- Produces Quality and Accurate Information
- Uses Systems and Processes
- Problem Solving
- Embracing Change
- Productivity
- Team working and Collaboration
- Personal Accountability
- Ethics and Integrity
Assessment methods
(Exams), Synoptic interview and discussion for end point assessment on portfolio of evidence.
Qualifications
Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Further study and career options
Progression onto Level 4 Professional accountant.
Additional information
You will need to purchase set books and join the AAT.
Additional Costs
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.