Apprenticeship – Professional Accounting Technician Level 4

As a Runshaw Apprentice, you will be offered support and be encouraged to develop the ability to work individually as well as being a team player. You will be expected to show enthusiasm and the motivation to reach and exceed their goals. You will be employed in a suitable role earning an Apprenticeship salary and learning on the job. In addition, you will attend College for teaching and assessment of your Level 4 qualification and will be visited in the workplace to give you support and guidance on applying your skills to prepare you for the end point assessment.

This particular course will see you work towards a Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Standard consisting of:

• Skills, knowledge & behaviours

• AAT level 4 Advanced Diploma in Accounting

 

Additional Information

Learners are required to undertake and document off-the-job training for the duration of their apprenticeship.

5 x GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 which must include GCSE English and Maths at A*-C/ 9-4 or equivalent & an AAT L3 or equivalent level Accounting qualification.

Please note that employers may stipulate higher entry requirements than those listed and should therefore be treated as the minimum entry criteria. However, if you do not currently meet the entry requirements for the apprenticeship you wish to apply for, you may also be considered based on related subject qualifications and/or life/work experience or upon successfully achieving the required Basic and Key Skill Builder (BKSB) results.

Should you meet entry requirements but not hold a level 4/C in English and/or Maths you will need to complete a functional skills course alongside your apprenticeship. As part of the application process you will be assessed to see your current working level, acceptance will be based on this outcome. Your programme duration may be extended to allow for functional skills.

All information correct at the time of publication but could be subject to change.

Continual assessment and review through formative and summative assessments during your apprenticeship. These assessment methods may include completion of assignments, workbooks, reflective accounts, discussions, knowledge tests and observations.

Once deemed competent in all areas of the standard the apprentice will then go through independent end point assessment carried out by an external assessor.

Employers must be prepared to work with their Apprentices to develop their knowledge and skills by providing a wide range of learning and training opportunities. They must also be prepared to allow them to attend College sessions at the agreed times. Employers are also expected to encourage Apprentices to research their chosen vocation and to support any work experience that will benefit the Apprentice to come up to reach the required level of competence.

Looking further ahead to possible progressions, this standard will provide the foundation to start a number of career pathways including Audit Trainee, Corporate Recovery Analyst, Credit Controller or Tax Accountant.

For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.