Level Three Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship aims to give people the skills and knowledge needed to work in finance and accounting related positions. These include accounts assistant, cashier, purchase ledger clerk, sales ledger clerk, trainee accounting technician and assistant accountant.
What will I study?
- Accounts preparation
- Prepare final accounts for sole traders and partnerships
- Costs and revenues
- Spreadsheet software
- Professional ethics
- Indirect tax
How will I be assessed?
In order to successfully complete the programme, participants will be expected to undertake a computer-based assessment for each module of learning. Most assessment are marked automatically with a provision result available immediately.
How will the course be delivered?
Delivery includes weekly classes to cover the requirements of the recommended qualification and most of the apprenticeship standard knowledge elements.
Visits to the workplace will be carried out to support and assess workplace competences, support the required consultative project and prepare the apprentice for End Point Assessment.
Entry requirements
Many apprenticeships do not need formal entry requirements other than you must be working in an appropriate job and a good level of maths and English. Call us for details of the entry requirements of the apprenticeship you're interested in. East Riding College does advertise some apprenticeships with a job attached on behalf of employers. Go to www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships for details.
What next?
Further training following an advanced apprenticeship - could be higher education, an NVQ level four or a foundation degree.
Additional information
For start dates and fees, consult the relevant course guides below or you can request a prospectus by post.