Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Duration	18 months
Funding	Maximum funding band is £8,000
Delivery	Day release (one day per month), workplace assessments, EPA preparation

Role Profile

An Assistant Accountant plays a crucial role in providing support to internal and external customers, within accounting practices or the finance function of organisations.

Responsibilities could involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities, such as data entry, month end management accounts, year end financial statements. In addition, roles may include supporting with regulatory financial requirements, such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 (grade C) or above, and AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

Apprenticeship Content

This apprenticeship covers the following knowledge, skills and behaviours:

Knowledge:

• Business awareness
• IT systems and processes
• Ethical standards
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Account management

Skills:

• Analysis
• Communication
• Produces quality and accurate information
• Uses systems and processes
• Problem solving

Behaviour:

• Embracing change
• Adding value
• Ethics and integrity
• Personal accountability
• Productivity
• Team working and collaboration

Additional Qualifications Gained

• AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 3)
• Professional registration

Assessment

Apprentices will complete an End Point Assessment, which will assess each of the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed above.

Assessment consists of two elements:

1. Synoptic Test
2. Portfolio and reflective discussion