Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3
The AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 will allow you to build a strong foundation in accounting principles, systems, and tools. This program is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours for a successful career in accountancy and finance.
This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who are new to the field of accounting and aspire to become accountants. It provides a valuable opportunity for learners to progress to the next stage of their career, even if they have limited experience.
Also this apprenticeship provides valuable growth prospects for individuals currently employed in positions within an accountancy department or finance function.
Job Roles
This apprenticeship is suitable for a wide range of roles including Assistant Accountant, Trainee Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk, Cashier Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Sales Ledger Clerk.
Career Progression
An apprentice’s journey doesn’t end when their apprenticeship has finished. The next steps could be to progress onto our AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4.
The Details
Duration: 18 months with End Point Assessment (EPA) available from month 12
Cost: The apprenticeship is set at £12,000 with a £400 + VAT employer contribution
Employers employing an Apprentice aged 16-21 years old and employ less than 50 employees will receive full government funding and be exempt from paying the employer contribution
Employers employing an Apprentice aged 16-18 years old will receive a £1,000 government incentive
Classroom Delivery: You will attend one day a week in our Plymouth training centre.
On Programme Delivery
Functional Skills: Both maths and English are required at Level 2 or relevant GSCE results
Registration: for AAT, exams and text books
Qualification: AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Units Covered and AAT Unit Exams
*Units are only assessed in the synoptic assessment and not on programme
- Foundation Bookkeeping (Introduction to Accounting).
- Advanced Bookkeeping.
- Final Accounts Preparation.
- Management Accounting: Costs.
- Indirect Tax.
- Ethics for Accounting*.
- Spreadsheets for Accounting*.
More information
Assessment in the Workplace: Your designated Assessor/Trainer will visit you in the workplace to support the development of your on programme portfolio and to complete your quarterly reviews.
Tracking Your Progress: Our electronic portfolio, OneFile will track your progress.
People Involved in Your Apprenticeship
Classroom Tutor: David Jessop.
Assessor/Trainer: Fay Huddy.
Group Quality Manager: Michelle Pointer.
Gateway: On completion of the on programme learning, the employer, training provider and learner will confirm that the apprentice is ready for the End Point Assessment.
End Point Assessment (EPA)
- End Point Assessment (EPA)..
- Portfolio of evidence and a professional discussion, worth 60%..
Grading
- A Pass is awarded for achievement of 70%.
- A Distinction is awarded for the achievement of 90%.
If you are interested in the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3, please call 01752 348980