Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Course code

M01

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Attendance

Work based learning

Intake

Continuous

This course will build on the theory learnt at Level 2 with a variety of complex accounting processes. 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.

You will cover the following Key Units/ Learning Aims:

Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements
Management Accounting Techniques
Tax Processes for Business
Business Awareness
Advanced Synoptic Assessment which forms part of your End Point Assessment

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll 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 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 the two following areas:

Portfolio based professional discussion
Advanced Synoptic Assessment

The AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting will be assessed by a computer-based assessment at the end of each unit.

Relevant job responsibilities
Level 2 AAT or equivalent
Relevant qualifications and/or an initial assessment testing on maths and English will take place prior to commencement

Specific entry requirements may be applicable based on employer requirements.

Apprentices will be required to apply for AAT annual membership (16-18s will be reimbursed)

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.