Course Code: TN00019 Assistant Accountant - Advanced Apprenticeship Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration Anytime Employer's Premises Enquire now Anytime Employer's Premises Enquire now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Where could this course take me? Course SummaryAssistant Accountants have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Entry RequirementsThe entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer, but may typically be five GCSEs at Grade C or higher. Industry Placement and Field TripsThe Apprentice must be if full time employment, with a contract of employment. The employer must be in agreement to allow the Skills Coach and Specialist Practitioner access to the learner. Learning and Teaching MethodsThe course is delivered at college and in workplace, teaching will be delivered one day a week in college, via online resources, through 1:1 delivery with your skills coach and training from your employer. This apprenticeship will identify and improve your skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become an Assistant Accountant. These include; • Business awareness • IT systems and processes • Ethical standards • Financial accounting and reporting • Management accounting • Problem Solving • Communication • Analysis • Produce quality and accurate information • Use systems and processes By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and behaviours in areas of Accountancy. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment MethodsThis apprenticeship will identify and improve your skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become an Assistant Accountant. These include; • Business awareness • IT systems and processes • Ethical standards • Financial accounting and reporting • Management accounting • Problem Solving • Communication • Analysis • Produce quality and accurate information • Use systems and processes By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and behaviours in areas of Accountancy. These will be assessed at the end of the qualification by the awarding organisation, the assessments will consist of • A synoptic end-test covering the knowledge and skills gained throughout the on-programme stage and detailed in the standard • A portfolio and reflective discussion which will comprise a range of evidence produced in the work place to demonstrate that the apprentice has met the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed in the standard. Career Options and ProgressionThe Assistant Accountant standard can help you develop your career as a: • Accountant • Accountants assistant • Finance assistant • Credit controller • Payroll supervisor • Tax Accountant