An Accounts or Finance Assistant is an integral part of the team responsible
for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business.
The Accounts or Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of
accountants with junior accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on
the team structure and size of business. An Accounts or Finance Assistant’s work
could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase
ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct,
recording of cash and data entry. Accounts or Finance Assistants can work in
almost any sector.
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Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
Level 2 - Intermediate
Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
Apprentices will complete the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in
Accounting. End point Assessment will be carried out towards the end of
the programme by an external organisation chosen by the employer. Assessment
includes: Structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence summary),
In-tray test, The independent assessor will assess each element of the end point
assessment and will then decide whether to award successful apprentices with a
pass, or a distinction. If you are looking to apply for an apprenticeship and are available to start
immediately, please follow this link where you will find our current
apprenticeship vacancies. If you are currently in full time education studying towards qualifications
and looking to apply for an apprenticeship next academic year, please apply via
the button below. For any other information about this particular apprenticeship please contact
us via ask@bmet.ac.uk.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Matthew Boulton College
01-08-2023
£0.00*
TBC
Sutton Coldfield College
01-08-2023
£0.00*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: Weeks
Entry criteria varies depending on the Apprenticeship that you are studying and the needs of the employer, however applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 or above including maths and English upon entry to this programme. Of equal importance are skills like motivation and work ethic, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills and a willingness to learn. Employers will set specifications depending on the role.
The duration of the apprenticeship is approximately 16 months depending on the needs of the employer and the learner. This will be delivered by taught sessions in college, work based coaching, supported by an interactive/digital workbook in preparation for the exam based elements of the qualification. The candidate will be assigned a learning coach/mentor with business administration experience who will guide them through creating their own professional portfolio of evidence during a series of one to one support visits.
On completition of this apprenticeship, you can go onto Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship Standard.
In house/core module delivery: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, The Business Environment. PLUS in tray assessment, on the job Portfolio of evidence followed by a professional discussion with an independent assessor from AAT.