Level 3
Assistant Accountant
- Typical Duration: 12 – 15 Months
- Possible Job Roles: Assistant Accountant, Payroll Assistant, Bookkeeper
Course Overview
The Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship combines on-the-job experience with learning, providing the essential skills needed to support senior accountants and finance teams. It covers key areas such as financial accounting, where apprentices learn to prepare financial statements and understand accounting principles like double-entry bookkeeping, and management accounting, which includes cost accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting to help businesses make informed decisions.
Apprentices also gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping and accounts preparation, learning how to manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile accounts, and process transactions. Payroll and taxation training ensures apprentices can handle payroll processing, tax calculations, and compliance with VAT and National Insurance. Additionally, apprentices become proficient in using accounting software like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
The apprenticeship also covers business and financial reporting, teaching how to interpret and present financial data, and regulatory compliance, ensuring understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards like IFRS.
Qualification Achieved
On completion of this apprenticeship, you will hold a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
Additional qualifications achieved include:
- Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths (If Applicable)
- Level 2 Functional Skills English (If Applicable)
Progression
The role may act as a gateway to further career and training opportunities, including, but not limited to:
- Management Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Accounting Technician
- Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship
Learning and Assessment
Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.
End Point Assessment
Each apprentice must undergo an independent end-point assessment to determine the outcome of their apprenticeship. The assessments will evaluate the knowledge, skills and behaviours gained during their programme. The methods in which this apprenticeship is assessed are:
- Assessment method 1 – Knowledge Test
- Assessment method 2 - professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for apprenticeships vary depending on the level and type of apprenticeship, as well as the employer.
General requirements be:
- At least 16 years old,
- Not be in any other education
- Live in England.
E-Portfolio
We offer a dedicated virtual learning platform which allows learners to keep on track of their course. In addition to this, it allows our tutors and employers to keep up-to-date with the progression of learners.