Assistant Accountant Level 3
Attract great talent, upskill your teams and plan for your future
Suitable for both new and existing employees
Who is the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship for?
The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is for those that provide 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.
Study Mode
Online with tutor led sessions
Blended learning with online and face to face sessions and support (at the employers premises)
There is an End Point Assessment for this Apprenticeship - This is when the Apprentice will demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Typical job roles
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.
Duration
20 Months between 9am-1pm
Start Date
Planned cohorts every 4 months
What skills and behaviours will be developed?
Analytical Skills
Communication
Producing Quality and Accurate Information
Using Systems and Processes
Problem Solving
Embracing Change
Adding Value
Ethics and Integrity
Personal Accountability
Productivity
Team Working and Collaboration
Qualifications to be awarded
L3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
What knowledge will be learnt?
Business Awareness
IT Systems and Processes
Ethical Standards
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Management Accounting
Progression Opportunities
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.
How much does the Assistant Account Apprenticeship cost?
This programme costs £8,000 and is covered through a companies Apprenticeship Levy.
If the employer pays into the levy, the programme cost is fully covered through their levy contributions. For employers who do not pay into the levy, the payment structure is as follows:
Employers without a levy contribution will pay only 5% of the programme cost (£400) if the the apprentice is aged 22 or over.
Employers will receive full funding if the apprentice is aged 21 or under.