Apprenticeships - Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 133 - AAT Assistant Accountant

The programme is for capable individuals wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance through the combination of actual employment and the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications.

What you will study

At least 20% of your working week for the duration of the apprenticeship must be spent carrying out new learning relating to the apprenticeship standards. To support you in achieving this, you will study the AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma:

• Advanced bookkeeping

• Final accounts preparation

• Management accounting: Costing

• Indirect tax

• Ethics for Accountants and Spreadsheets for accounting (This will be assessed within the synoptic exam taken at the end of the course)

Assessment will be continuous and take place in both the workplace and the College. There will be a combination of computer-based assessments and projects or work-based evidence.

Flexible dependent on age and experience, i.e. Level 2 Apprenticeship or AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

Certificate evidence of English and maths at level 2 or GCSE grade A*-C (or new grade 9-4). If you do not have these, we can support the development of your English and maths skills through completion of Functional Skills in the relevant subject and one-to-one support. Most employers look for ability in these areas and the majority of university courses require you to have Maths and English GCSEs at A*-C (or new grade 9-4). This is why the development of Maths and English is so important, whatever your field of study.

Further study

The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at level 3 will equip you for a career in Accountancy and provide you with the qualifications to pursue Professional status through The Chartered Accounting bodies. You can then move onto the next level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.