Assistant Accountant - Apprenticeship Level 3 (T2000)

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• Overview

  They assist accountants with routine tasks, which can vary by team structure and business size. Their duties include data entry, basic bookkeeping, managing sales or purchase ledgers, and ensuring accurate records and payments, often using digital finance systems. They may also handle cash transactions.

• What will I study?

  Comprehensive reporting

  Assist with monthly and year end reporting of financial and accounts information. This will include the timely collation of data from a range of sources, such as different functions within one organisation, or a range of external clients if operating in a practice. This includes both foreseeable finance and accounting data requirements and unexpected requirements.

  Accurate record-keeping

  Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data from a range of sources. For example, different functions within one organisation, or a range of external clients if operating in practice. This includes both foreseeable requirements and unexpected requests, often to tight timescales.

  Ensuring compliance

  Safeguard against suspicious activities for example anti-money laundering.

  Supporting record compilation

  Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, for example, to inform direct and indirect tax returns under supervision, audit documentation or control account reconciliations.

  Effective communication

  Deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated.

  IT systems and processes

  Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems by using software applications and packages to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial and accounting information.

  Cybersecurity and compliance

  Use digital systems safely to ensure that the cyber security of the organisation is not compromised, and data handling legislative requirements are met.

  Ongoing professional growth

  Undertake Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with relevant statutory obligations and procedural best practice.

  Effective collaboration

  Collaborate with people both internally and/or externally at appropriate levels with a view to deliver a service that meets customer’s needs with a commitment to professional and ethical standards, for example, professional code of conduct and duty of confidentiality as appropriate.

  You can also achieve your Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting*.

  *exam fees for commercial bookings and re-sits will be charged extra

• Where will I study?

  You will be based with your employer plus 1 day per week at Training 2000, Blackburn.

• Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of four GCSEs at Grade 5 (B/C) or above, including maths and English. OR a Level 2 AAT qualification. If you haven’t got your Level 2 we will include basic book keeping at the start of your Level 3.
  • All accounting apprentice applicants must complete an Accounting Assessment Day with our experienced accountancy team.

• How will I be assessed?

  You will sit exams at various stages through your Apprenticeship:

  1. Preparing Financial Statements
  2. Tax Processes for Businesses
  3. Business Awareness
  4. Management Accounting Techniques

  At the end of your Apprenticeship you’ll go through an end-point assessment (EPA) and be graded a pass, merit or distinction based on a:

  1. A final assessment covering the knowledge and skills gained
  2. A portfolio and reflective discussion

• What can I do next?

  Level 4 Professional Accounting

  Level 7 qualifications - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA

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