Course may be subject to change.
This Assistant Accountant apprenticeship offers a good intermediary level accounting qualification if you are looking to progress from a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification, to gain experience working in accounting.
Entry Criteria
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths. OR L2 Diploma in this subject.
Additional Costs
Text books cost around £100-£120 Resit fees £61 - £64
What are the next steps?
You will have an informal discussion with a member of the AAT team.
Please bring evidence of GCSE/Level 2 maths and English.
Please bring with you proof of ID, e.g. passport or driving license or birth certificate.
Study Aims
This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Students will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.
Key themes have also been introduced throughout the suite of accounting qualifications including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication.
Modules Studied
This qualification comprises four mandatory units: Business Awareness ~ Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements ~ Management Accounting Techniques ~ Tax Processes for Businesses
Teaching and Assessment
The course is assessed via computer based assessments which are taken throughout the year, and marked by the AAT.
End Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment for this apprenticeship will consist of two parts.
A knowledge assessment giving the apprentice the opportunity to tackle a series of business-related tasks through questions. This is linked to a scenario letting them apply their knowledge using reasoning for the approach taken to resolving a particular problem or question.
A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence. The portfolio should demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the standard, gathered from the apprentice’s practical experience in the workplace. The professional discussion will be conducted by an Independent Assessor (IA) appointed by AAT, and will look to examine the learner journey in more detail.
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, you may progress to Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeship or the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting.