An apprenticeship in Accounting is ideal for those who would like to pursue a career in the finance industry. This qualification can also lead onto a range of diverse careers that could include positions in business, banking or finance.
The foundation certificate covers the basic principles of accountancy, such as double entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial processes. It is ideal if you are new to accounting or working in a junior or admin accounts role.
The apprenticeship covers the following key units:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control
- Principles of Costing
- Business Environment
Duration: 16 months
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. By the end of an apprenticeship, you will have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
As an apprentice you will:
- Learn and train for a specific job
- Get paid and receive holiday leave
- Get hands-on experience in a real job
- Spend a minimum of 6 hours a week off-the-job to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours relevant to your apprenticeship standard
- Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- Be on a career path with lots of future potential
There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in.
Your employment contract should confirm your rate of pay.
Please visit https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions for the latest minimum apprenticeship wages.
You will attend college classes one full day per week and will also receive one-to-one support in the workplace with a dedicated Learning and Skills Coach.
You will complete an End Point Assessment with the awarding body AAT and will complete a:
- Professional discussion
The AAT Foundation certificate will be assessed by a computer-based
assessment at the end of each unit.
For Level 2 apprenticeships, the College accepts applicants with a grade 2 or above in both English and mathematics. However, employers set their own recruitment criteria and, in many cases, require applicants to hold a grade 4 or above in both subjects as part of their entry requirements.
Depending on the apprenticeship this may include information on DBS, equipment, uniform etc
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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