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  • Starts 1 August 2022
  • London Road Campus
  • 36 Months
  • Apprenticeship
  • PLR4UAA(APPO)

This accountancy Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road Campus on a day release basis once a week with exams throughout the year. In addition, you will be expected to produce a portfolio of work-based evidence which is reviewed in the workplace every 12 weeks with the College and your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to carry out your role effectively.

  • Who is it for?

    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 and Business Tax Assistant.

    Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting/Tax Technician will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual's knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.

  • Entry Requirements

    In order to complete this accounting Apprenticeship, you will be expected to complete an initial assessment in Maths and English to ensure you are at a suitable level to work towards this qualification. To apply for this Apprenticeship, you must have obtained both Maths and English at a Grade 4 or above, prior to enrolment onto this course and completed up to and including a Level 3 qualification in Accounting.

  • What does the course involve?

    For a comprehensive understanding of this programme and what it entails, please click here.

  • Additional Notes

    Typically, this takes 18 months to complete.

  • What do I do next?

    To be an accounting apprentice you will need an employer who can offer you work and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 260400 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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  • Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting

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  • Level 3 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping

    Starts 27 January 2025

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    Starts 19 September 2024

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