Apprenticeship
Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship
The broad purpose of an Assistant Accountant is to support internal and external customers in the administration of their financial and accounting activities. They may work as an Assistant Accountant in a practice or alternatively…
Course overview
The broad purpose of an Assistant Accountant is to support internal and external customers in the administration of their financial and accounting activities. They may work as an Assistant Accountant in a practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation.
An Assistant Accountant helps in the operation of day-to-day financial activities. These may include data entry to month-end management accounts and year-end financial statements. In addition, they may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements. These may include the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely account services. This will include their line manager and team members, together with the workers and the clients of the organisation they are managing accounts for. They may liaise with software departments, or houses, where the accounts system is hosted externally.
Who is this course for?
This course is for Assistant Accountants looking to develop their knowledge and skills on the path to ultimately becoming a fully-qualified professional Accountant.
What you’ll learn
You will complete a series of modules towards the standard covering knowledge, skills and behaviours. Topics covered include Advanced Bookkeeping, Management Accounting and Indirect Tax.
Your course will be delivered at City of Bristol College where you will be supported by specialist lecturers.
You will also be supported within your workplace towards the apprenticeship by a City of Bristol College Accounting Apprenticeship Trainer who will work closely with your employer and lecturers to ensure your programme provides the foundation for a successful career in the profession building on knowledge and skills gained at Level 2. They will also guide you to develop your portfolio in preparation for end point assessment.
You will also need to complete 20% off the job training which will consist of your class delivery in college and work outside your normal job role and any other off the job training which may be set by your employer.
At the end of your apprenticeship you will complete an end point assessment which consists of a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.
The apprenticeship provides knowledge and skills for new accountants looking to forge a career in industry, commerce or in professional practice.
Entry requirements
Apprentices will be required to have a Level 2 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship, if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 5/A-C in both subjects.
Apprentices should be able to demonstrate through initial assessment that they are working at Level 2.
The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by a number of different factors such as experience and prior learning. The minimum time of an apprenticeship is 12 months with the maximum being identified on an individual basis.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
Apprentices will be required to have a Level 2 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship, if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 5/A-C in both subjects.
Apprentices should be able to demonstrate through initial assessment that they are working at Level 2.
The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by a number of different factors such as experience and prior learning. The minimum time of an apprenticeship is 12 months with the maximum being identified on an individual basis.
Future career and study
This course can lead to careers such as: Assistant Accountant Trainee Accounting Technician Accounts Clerk Cashier Finance Assistant Purchase Ledger Clerk Sales Ledger Clerk Professional Accounting Tax Technician Accountant
Additional costs
<p>As a City of Bristol College apprentice, you may incur additional costs on your apprenticeship. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery, and for some apprenticeships you may need to purchase specialist equipment.</p>
