{"id":339,"date":"2026-05-15T17:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/courses\/apprenticeship\/accounts-or-finance-assistant-level-2-apprenticeship\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T13:44:10","slug":"accounts-or-finance-assistant-level-2-apprenticeship","status":"publish","type":"apprenticeship","link":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/courses\/apprenticeship\/accounts-or-finance-assistant-level-2-apprenticeship\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An Accounts or Finance assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business. They are responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Course overview<\/h2>\n\n\n

An Accounts or Finance assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business.<\/p>\n

They are responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of a business.<\/p>\n

An Accounts or Finance assistant\u2019s work could include:<\/p>\n

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  • Basic bookkeeping activities<\/li>\n
  • Working with sales and purchase ledgers<\/li>\n
  • Running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct<\/li>\n
  • Recording of cash and data entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Accounts or finance assistants can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, the Public sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions.<\/p>\n

    Accounts or finance assistants may work in-house for an organisation or they might work for an accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Who is this course for?<\/h2>\n\n\n

    This apprenticeship is for financial assistants looking to develop their knowledge and skills on the path to ultimately becoming a fully-qualified professional Accountant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    What you’ll learn<\/h2>\n\n\n

    You will complete a series of modules towards the standard covering knowledge, skills and behaviours. Topics covered include Bookkeeping Transactions, Controls, Costing and Using Accounting software.<\/p>\n

    Your course will be delivered within City of Bristol campuses where you will be supported by specialist lecturers.<\/p>\n

    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. They will also guide you to develop your portfolio in preparation for end point assessment.<\/p>\n

    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 maybe set by your employer.<\/p>\n

    Functional skills in English & Maths at Level 2 if not already achieved within GCSE at Level 4 or above.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    The apprenticeship provides knowledge and skills for new accountants looking to forge a career in industry, commerce or in professional practice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Entry requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 \u2013 9 in both subjects.<\/p>\n

    Where an apprentice has a level 1 or equivalent then they will be required to work towards achieving their level 2 Functional skills during their apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    How is the course delivered and assessed?<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 \u2013 9 in both subjects.<\/p>\n

    Where an apprentice has a level 1 or equivalent then they will be required to work towards achieving their level 2 Functional skills during their apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Future career and study<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Accounts Assistant \/ Accounts Payable Clerk \/ Accounts Administrator \/ Business Accounts Administrator \/ Finance Assistant Junior \/ Cost Accountant Assistant are typical roles. Assistant Accountant apprenticeship.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Additional costs<\/h2>\n\n\n

    <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>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Start Your Apprenticeship Journey with City of Bristol College<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n