Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeship

Entry Requirements

• AAT Advanced Diploma Level 3 in Accountancy
• GCSE Grade 4/ C in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
  In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the qualification.

Learning Outcomes

Examples of roles as a Professional Accounting/Tax Technician include, but are not limited to: Assistant Auditor, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Accountant, Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor, Commercial Analyst, Payroll Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, Senior Financial Officer, Tax Investigations Officer, Personal Tax Assistant or Business Tax Assistant.

For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

• Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 4 AAT Diploma in Accounting

Assessment

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which includes:

• Portfolio of evidenice including a reflective statement
• Role simulation (synoptic assessment) consisting of short tasks to test knowledge, skills and behaviours

Progression

Although AAT is an excellent qualification in its own right, further study can be continued through Chartered Accountancy exams, if desired. Successful completion of this apprenticeship may lead to the candidate receiving credits towards undertaking further qualifications provided by the relevant professional bodies. Completion of this apprenticeship may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

Career Progression

Career prospects are excellent. The AAT Professional Diploma will open doors for you, paving the way for further progression with an internationally recognised and respected qualification which shows potential employers that you have been trained to a high standard. For further information please check the website for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT): www.AAT.org.uk

Fees

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
 
For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £400.
 
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £400.
 
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £8,000.
 
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
 
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.

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