Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4

This apprenticeship standard is designed to train existing accountants to technician level (QCF Level 4), who are working for accountancy firms or within finance departments of other types of organisations.

The qualification can lead to a specialist role in accounting, and learners can also progress onto a higher education course in a subject related to accounting, banking, insurance or other financial services.

Accounting is a flexible skill that can be applied to businesses across all industry sectors and is equally useful for those who want to be self-employed or run their own accountancy business.

Qualification:

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Delivery model and duration:

• Workplace and college delivery

• Duration: 15 months + 3 months.

Please note - whilst you can apply for this course anytime it only begins in September and January each year.

Ideal for:

• Accounts Manager

• Accounting Technician

• Assistant Financial/Management Accountant

• Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor

• Personal/Business Tax Assistant

The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:

• Technical knowledge –

           Option 1: Accounting

           Option 2: Tax

• Ethical Standards

• Regulation and Compliance

• Systems and Processes

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End Point Assessment

Available 12 months from apprenticeship start date. Consists of both:

• Professional Synoptic Assessment

• Portfolio and Role Simulation

Benefits for learners

• Proven practical, technical and professional skills in the workplace

• Become a highly sought-after employee

• Receive credits towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grades A-C or 9-4 including English and maths and completion of AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting

What's Next?

Professional Accountant/Tax Apprenticeship

or Chartered Accountancy/Taxation qualifications provided by the relevant Professional Bodies.