Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT)
Apprenticeship Option
An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practise 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.
What does the course cover?
At a Glance
What could this course lead to?
- Assist with monthly and year end reporting of financial and accounts information.
- Maintain financial and accounting records.
- Safeguard against suspicious activities for example anti-money laundering.
- Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records.
- Deliver financial and accounting information and data.
- Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems and use digital systems safely.
Awarding Body: IfATE
Location: Various
Funded Option: Apprenticeship
Typically 15 to 18 months
As well as ensuring full competency as an Assistant Accountant, this standard provides the foundation for progression into a number of career paths in the Accounting sector including Audit Trainee, Corporate Recovery Analyst, Credit Controller or Tax Accountant.
What does the course cover?
At a Glance
What could this course lead to?
Individual employers set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, although some employers will accept other relevant qualifications and experience, including a relevant Level 2 qualification. Apprentices without English or Maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment.
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