18 months
The Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship is an excellent programme for those looking to build foundational skills and take the next step in a finance or accounting career.Â
As an assistant accountant, you’ll have a key role in managing financial data, preparing and analysing reports, supporting budgeting processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.Â
Learners are not required to contribute towards the course cost in any way. Apprenticeship courses are paid for by the employer and/or the UK government.
- Assistant accountant
- Trainee accounting technician
- Accounts clerk
- Finance officer
- Meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria.
- Meet course suitability and initial assessment requirements in English and maths.
- To not already hold an accounting qualification at level 3 or above.
Understand more about how the course is taught and what you can expect from our teaching…
During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn the required knowledge, skills and behaviours for you to become a level 3 qualified accounting professional. To achieve this you’ll cover a variety of topics that include:Â
As you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we allow for a three-month period for you to prepare for and sit your apprenticeship assessment. For this apprenticeship standard, you will be assessed in the following ways:
To make our apprenticeships as accessible as possible, all of our teaching is delivered online by our expert tutors. You’ll have access to our e-learning platform, Canvas, where you can access all of your lesson materials, additional resources and assignment submissions.
You’ll be supported by our team of expert tutors who have an employment background in accounting and can bring their experience to your education.Â
Your role as an accounts or finance assistant can be just the start of a long-term career in the finance industry. There are a range of pathways available to you upon completion to allow you to continue to progress in your career, some of which include:
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You can achieve additional accredited AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping within 18 months of starting your programme.
You'll develop a comprehensive and diverse range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support you with the foundations for a long- term career.
You'll have access to a comprehensive and ever-expanding collection of enrichment courses designed to support your personal and professional development.Â
As an apprentice, you'll get exclusive apprenticeship discounts on hundreds of highstreet brands with a TOTUM apprentice card and a free Student Beans account.Â
The Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship is an excellent programme for those looking to build foundational skills and take the next step in a finance or accounting career.Â
As an assistant accountant, you’ll have a key role in managing financial data, preparing and analysing reports, supporting budgeting processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.Â
Learners are not required to contribute towards the course cost in any way. Apprenticeship courses are paid for by the employer and/or the UK government.
- Assistant childminders
- Early years practitioners
- Nannies and early years workers
- Nursery assistants
- Nursery nurses and practitioners
- Meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria.
- Meet course suitability and initial assessment requirements in English and maths.
- To not already hold an early years qualification at level 2 or above.
Understand more about how the course is taught and what you can expect from our teaching…
During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn the required knowledge, skills and behaviours for you to become a level 3 qualified accounting professional. To achieve this you’ll cover a variety of topics that include:Â
As you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we allow for a three-month period for you to prepare for and sit your End Point Assessment (EPA). For this apprenticeship standard, you will be assessed in the following ways:
To make our apprenticeships as accessible as possible, all of our teaching is delivered online by our expert tutors. You’ll have access to our e-learning platform, Canvas, where you can access all of your lesson materials, additional resources and assignment submissions.
You’ll be supported by our team of expert tutors who have an employment background in accounting and can bring their experience to your education.Â
Your role as an accounts or finance assistant can be just the start of a long-term career in the finance industry. There are a range of pathways available to you upon completion to allow you to continue to progress in your career, some of which include:
Hover over the icons below to learn more about the benefits available to you as an AC learner…
You can achieve additional accredited AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping within 18 months of starting your programme.
As an apprentice, you'll get exclusive apprenticeship discounts on hundreds of high street brands with a TOTUM apprentice card and a free Student Beans account.
You'll develop a comprehensive and diverse range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support you with the foundations for a long- term career.
You'll have access to a comprehensive and ever-expanding collection of enrichment activities designed to support your personal and professional development.Â
Learners are not required to contribute towards the course cost in any way. Apprenticeship courses are paid for by the employer and/or the UK government.
During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn the required knowledge, skills and behaviours for you to become a level 3 qualified accounting professional. To achieve this you’ll cover a variety of topics that include:Â
As you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we allow for a three-month period for you to prepare for and sit your apprenticeship assessment. For this apprenticeship standard, you will be assessed in the following ways:
To make our apprenticeships as accessible as possible, all of our teaching is delivered online by our expert tutors. You’ll have access to our e-learning platform, Canvas, where you can access all of your lesson materials, additional resources and assignment submissions.
You’ll be supported by our team of expert tutors who have an employment background in accounting and can bring their experience to your education.Â
Your role as an accounts or finance assistant can be just the start of a long-term career in the finance industry. There are a range of pathways available to you upon completion to allow you to continue to progress in your career, some of which include:
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To qualify for an apprenticeship, you need to meet the following criteria: