You must have an employer in place and be in a suitable administration role that covers the themes in the course information tab to complete this apprenticeship. All prospective new apprentices will complete an initial assessment of their current knowledge skills and behaviours through a skill scan. This must indicate that there is substantial new knowledge skills and behaviours to be learnt by completing this apprenticeship. Good keyboarding skills are essential as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is essential. 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, although some employers will accept other relevant qualifications and experience, including a relevant Level 2 qualification. Apprentices without English or Maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
This course runs on Wednesday’s 9:30-12:30
Further information
This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. You will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, VAT issues in business, management accounting costing techniques and ethical practices for accountants. You will also gain software skills through spreadsheet training for accounting.
- Financial Accounting
- Tax Processes for Business
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Business Awareness
As well as ensuring full competency as an Assistant Accountant, this standard provides the foundation for progression onto AAT Level 4.
AAT membership fees. This one off membership fee costs approximately £235.