Assistant Accountant (L3) Apprenticeship Standard
Business, Administration and Law

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What will you be working towards?
Code | CQ4AS3AA |
Qualification Type | Apprenticeship |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Part Time |
Overview
The Assistant Accountant at Level 3 has been developed based on learner and employer needs and has been designed by employers for learners wishing to gain an apprenticeship within the Accountancy Profession. Our Level 3 apprenticeship is delivered both in the workplace and online. Apprentices will attend college once every two weeks, whilst using the online learning platform provided by Mindful Education. Online lessons can be assessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop this means apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace.
Apprentices work towards achieving an Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at Level 3 and will gain knowledge and skills in the following topics:
- Business Awareness
- IT Systems and Processes
- Ethical Standards
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Analysis
- Communication
- Produce quality and accurate information
- Use systems & processes
- Problem solving
Apprentices will learn about the importance of the behaviours and attitudes expected of Accountants towards clients and colleagues and be able to demonstrate them. This includes:
- Embracing Change
- Adding Value
- Personal Accountability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Productivity
- Team work
- Collaboration.
This course is available at both the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.
How will it be delivered?
On-programme Knowledge and Assessment
Assessment Gateway- completed exams, completion of training logs which demonstrates they have met the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed in the standard, evidence from performance appraisals and feedback from progress reviews completed.
End-point Assessment: Synoptic Test, Portfolio and Reflective Discussion
Entry requirements
Your next steps...
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. The programme opens up career opportunities for employment in the management aspect of Accountancy. There may be the possibility of Management Apprenticeships, Short course in Management and Professional qualifications.