Level 3 Assistant Accountant

Please note, to enrol on an apprenticeship you must be working in a relevant sector for at least 16 hours per week. If you are not currently employed, you can view our apprenticeship vacancies here. You do not need to be employed to apply for these and new vacancies are added regularly.

Course Overview

As an Assistant Accountant, learners will provide support to internal and external customers. Learners will be involved in the day-to- day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements. Learners may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.  This apprenticeship is suited to individuals working  either as an assistant accountant within a practice, or within the finance function of an organisation.  

Learners will develop a variety of skills throughout their apprenticeship, including understanding company strategies, using accounting software, entering accounting transactions and being able to correct errors, produce reports, drafting final accounts, problem solving and understanding basic tax principles.

Learners without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking their End Point Assessment.

Apprenticeship Course Standard

Here is the Skills England Page that details the full standard for this apprenticeship including the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that learners must demonstrate.

Apprenticeship Standard Link

End Point Assessment

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship consists of two discrete assessment methods:

Unit tests
Synoptic testing

The performance of the learners End Point Assessment will determine their overall apprenticeship standard and grade.

View and download our guide to this course here

Progression Courses

Level 4 Accounts Assistant

What can an AAT Apprenticeship do for your business?

Boost your business

Make your business more competitive and your employees more motivated.
Give you financial control

The new levy puts financial control for apprenticeship training in your hands.

Improve recruitment

Reduce your recruitment costs and increase employee retention.
Provide practical skills

AAT trained and qualified staff learn techniques and processes they can use to improve efficiency.