Category: Business Services
Level 3
Assistant Accountant AAT
Apprenticeship
Do you interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely accounts services.
Key apprenticeship information
Title of embedded diploma/qualification:
Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accountancy
Additional Functional Skills:
Level 2 English and maths - 19 yrs and over this is optional
Awarding Organisation:
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
Qualification duration:
15 months and 12 weeks End Point Assessment
Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Technician, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk and Assistant Accountant
Who is suitable:
Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £600 & levy paying employer contribution - £12,000
Funding value and cost:
About your course
An Apprenticeship in accounting will enable you to actively participate in running a business by learning and assisting with its financial activities, such as invoicing, sales ledgers, taxes and payroll. You will initially begin as an assistant accountant and help a business plan and manage their money, so you must always be methodical, efficient, and discreet. You will likely be office-based and working in a finance department as part of a larger organisation or a small accountancy firm. This will expose you to several other businesses and offer good opportunities for career and study progression. You will also be awarded an AAT certificate in accounting.
What will you study?
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Knowledge
Financial accounting, adjustment and reporting
Management accounting
Creating/maintaining financial records
Indirect taxation
Digital financial and accounting
Packages and applications
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Skills
Record and analyse financial data
Reconcile financial data
Communicate financial information
Utilise digital skills
Apply double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards
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Behaviours
Collaborative and inclusive
Ethical and professional
Organised with an attention to detail
Embracing change
Engaging with wider stakeholders
Well-being and resilience
Professional judgement
How will your qualification be delivered
Our sector expert staff will support you to achieve the apprenticeship. We have highly skilled and knowledgeable staff with significant experience of working in the industry who will be able to share their experiences and support you. All learning is either on a 1-2-1 basis or small group webinars so you have the best experience possible with Phoenix 4 Training. You will have an e-portfolio to gather and store all your evidence to support your apprenticeship.
End Point Assessment
To complete the apprenticeship, apprentices will be expected to complete:
A knowledge assessment
A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio
What you can do next
Having successfully completed this qualification, learners will have the opportunity to progress to the following:
Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician **Upon completion of both Accontancy Apprenticeships, you will become an affiliate of AAT and eligible to apply for membership. This in turn will give exemption to the foundation components of CIMA and ACCA qualifications.