Accountant Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship (FBMS)
Business, Administration and Law
What will you be working towards?
| Code | BC38 |
| Qualification Type | Apprenticeship |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Part of their role will involve assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements. In addition the Assistant Accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.
Details
Knowledge
Business awareness
IT systems and processes
Ethical standards
Financial accounting and reporting
Management accounting
Skills
Analysis
Communication
Produces quality and accurate information
Uses systems and processes
Problem solving
Behaviours
Embracing change
Adding value
Ethics and integrity
Personal accountability
Productivity
Team working and collaboration
English and maths
English and maths qualifications are a requirement for most jobs and it is important that you are able to demonstrate your ability in these areas. If you do not already have a grade C or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your apprenticeship.
How will it be delivered?
You will be assessed through on programme assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviour outcomes on-route to a final synoptic end point assessment, consisting of:
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 of a range of evidence produced in the work-place to show that you have 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.
Entry requirements
Individual employers set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, although some employers will accept other relevant qualifications and experience, including a relevant Level 2 qualification. Apprentices without English or Maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment
You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies.
Your next steps...
Apprentices can progress onto the Level 4 Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship, the stand alone Level 4 Diploma in Accounting qualification and onto a Foundation Degree in Accounting and various degree programmes in Accounting .
As well as ensuring full competency as an Assistant Accountant, this standard provides the foundation for progression into a number of career paths in the Accounting sector including Audit Trainee, Corporate Recovery Analyst, Credit Controller or Tax Accountant.
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