Assistant Accountant - Apprenticeship

Knowledge

• Financial accounting, adjustment and reporting
• Management accounting
• Creating/maintaining financial records
• Indirect taxation
• Digital financial and accounting
• Packages and applications

Skills

• Record and analyse financial data
• Reconcile financial data
• Communicate financial information
• Utilise digital skills
• Apply double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards

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

Qualification

• Professional accounting and taxation technician, Accountancy and taxation professional
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
• This apprenticeship aligns with AAT for Qualified Bookkeeper

GCSE A-D / 9-3, including GCSE English at A-C / 9-4 and GCSE Maths at A*-D / 9-3 or equivalent. Learners must have completed Level 2 Maths and English by the end of their apprenticeship. Individuals requiring additional support must participate in an intensive week long programme or attend weekly sessions.

To complete the apprenticeship, apprentices will be expected to complete:

• A knowledge assessment
• A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio

• Employment

21 Months

Induction One day induction to Apprenticeship programme, meeting with a Skills Coach and Delivery Plan agreed.

In College One classroom session a week for the duration of Programme.

Assessment On programme assessments every 6-8 weeks, including progress reviews every 8-10 weeks.

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