Assistant Accountant - Apprenticeship

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. With the offer from London South East Colleges, you will gain the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification alongside the apprenticeship.

What you will study

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

Entry Requirements

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.

Assessment

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

A knowledge assessment

• A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio

Moving Forward

• Employment

Duration

• 21 Months