Overview
The Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship is at Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs – and will equip apprentices with skills and knowledge that can be directly applied in their roles.
This apprenticeship is ideal for team members who assist with financial tasks and undertake junior accounting duties. The qualification will prepare apprentices for junior and entry level accounting roles and delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and using accounting software.
This flexible apprenticeship combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
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- Entry requirements
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Level
Level 2
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Delivery/Study method
Classroom attendance is one evening/day per week/fortnight during term time and will study online materials during allotted time at work.
Online: lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop - meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace.
On campus: apprentices benefit from face-to-face classes at college with an experienced tutor. A combination of classroom-based lessons, group exercises and discussion encourage apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations.
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What will I learn?
This qualification will prepare apprentices for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and using accounting software.
This apprenticeship standard is at Level 2. The structure allows students to achieve the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Foundation Certificate in Accounting as their on-programme learning. This internationally recognised AAT qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
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Duration and assessment
The duration of the apprenticeship will be 12-14 months.
To complete the Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship, apprentices will be expected to complete:
- A synoptic end-test covering the knowledge and skills gained throughout the on-programme stage and detailed in the standard
- A portfolio and reflective discussion which will comprise a range of evidence produced in the work-place to show that the apprentice has met the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed in the standard. The reflective discussion will be a structured interview to examine this evidence and the learner journey in more detail.
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Where next? Career/study opportunities
The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including:
- Accounts Assistant
- Finance Assistant
- Credit Control Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications via apprenticeship training or through part-time courses (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).