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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.
Here is the Skills England Page that details the full standard for this apprenticeship including the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that learners must demonstrate.
The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship consists of two discrete assessment methods:
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
The Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised work based programme for individuals working in finance and accounting who want to develop advanced technical skills. It covers financial accounting, management accounting, tax processes, financial reporting, and business finance.
The main requirement is that you are employed in a suitable finance role where you can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. Employers must provide workplace support and protected time for off the job training during paid working hours.
The apprenticeship typically takes around 15 months to complete. Apprentices remain employed throughout, receive support from a dedicated PTS tutor, and continue developing their accounting expertise within their day to day role.
Apprentices never pay for their training. For non-levy employers, the employer contribution is typically £600 plus VAT, with the government funding the remaining cost of the programme.
The apprenticeship leads to roles including Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer, Management Accounts Assistant, and Payroll Supervisor. It also provides a strong progression route to higher level accounting qualifications and professional status within the finance sector.
