Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

You will:

• Develop your skills in finance administration, double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and purchase, sales and general ledgers
• Master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns, and professional ethics
• Have access to a team of qualified tutors and qualified accountants with practical accountancy experience

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their end point assessment:

• Assist in day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements
• Complete VAT returns
• Assist the preparation of tax computations and monthly year end reporting
• Maintain financial and accounting records
• Safeguard against money laundering
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Use accounting software

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you will need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. Due to the level and nature of this apprenticeship, you will also need relevant prior experience and/or knowledge of working within an accounting or finance environment. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.