Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Level 4

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English. Will also be required to have Level 3 in Accounting

Study Mode

Part-Time

Duration

20 Months plus 3 months EPA, Off the job hours 787

Key features and Benefits

Skills Provider of the Year - BiBAS Winner 2025
Ofsted Grade "Good" - Nov 24
This apprenticeship aligns with Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting Technician will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation.

Overview

Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting Technician will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting practices. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.
What will I study?
Mandatory Units
- Business Awareness
- Ethical Standards
- Regulation and Compliance
- Systems and Processes
Optional Units
- Personal Tax
- Credit Management
Entry Requirements

Candidates will need to either have GCSE Grade 4/C or pass Blackburn College’s assessments in Maths and English at Level 2. You will also be required to hold a level 3 qualification in Accounting.
How will I be assessed?

On-programme Assessment and an End-point Assessment.

Professional discussion You will have a professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 10 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation.

Multiple-choice test - 20 Questions
What can I do next?

https://blackburn.ac.uk/find-a-course/business/accounting
Your Study Programme

Your Study Programme
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For more information/enquire

Please complete our enquiry form and a member of the team will get back to you.

For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 29 25 00 or email business@blackburn.ac.uk
Apprenticeship Funding

When you start an apprenticeship with us, there’s no need to worry about the cost—apprenticeship fees and funding are covered by your employer, not you. This means you can focus fully on gaining valuable skills and experience without any financial burden.

For more information on apprenticeship funding/costs and any government support available, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01254 292500 or apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk