Representatives from Bury College were among the many local professionals who gathered at the Bury Means Business networking event last week.
Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting Technician will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.
The Level 4 Accounting qualification is for anyone wishing to gain the skills and understanding to allow progression to full membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians. It can also lead to a professional accountancy qualification with a chartered body such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, AIA or ICAS.
As an apprentice, you will cover the following Key Units/ Learning Aims:
- Applied Management Accounting
- Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Accounting Systems and Controls
- Personal Tax
- Credit and Debt Management
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
- Professional Synoptic Assessment
The AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting will be assessed by a computer-based assessment at the end of each unit.
- Relevant job responsibilities
- Level 3 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)
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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