The purpose of the occupation is to support internal and external customers in the administration of their financial and accounting activities. They may work as an assistant accountant in a practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. An assistant accountant helps in the operation of day-to-day financial activities. These may include data entry to month end management accounts and year-end financial statements. In addition, the assistant accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements. These may include the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations
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What will I study?
Knowledge: ? Financial Accounting ? Management Accounting ? Internal Fraud/Money Laundering ? Digital and data security ? Legislation ? Stakeholder engagement and communication ? Organisation Strategy and PESTLE ? Ethical standards Skills: ? Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts. ? Reconciliation ? Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate ? Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders ? Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand ? Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications ? Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications Behaviours: ? Ethical and Professional - applies a transparent, objective and sustainable manner to meet the ethical requirements of the profession ? Organised with an attention to detail ? organises work efficiently and effectively to meet required targets, escalating queries or problems as appropriate. Demonstrates a professional approach to working to deadlines
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in accounting and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification in Finance.
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How is the course assessed?
? Level 3 Diploma in Accounting ? Knowledge Based Computer Assessment ? Professional Discussion
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General info
Essential equipment required for classroom activities and assessments whilst at College. You will be given a full Kit list on induction.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
The Accounts Assistant role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as AAT Level 4 or the level 4 apprenticeship in Professional Accounting Technician standard.
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Entry Requirements for new students
Level 3 apprenticeship - Math's and English GCSE grade 4-9 (or equivalent) required
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Admissions Process
There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:
- If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
- If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team. You can click the button below to look through what?s currently on offer. Once you?ve found a vacancy you?re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role. In either case, we will support both you and your employer to ensure this is the right course for you.
