Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2

The Apprenticeship covers includes the following units:

• Basic Accounting• Teamwork• Professionalism• Customer focus• Ethical standards• General business• Communication• Personal development

Which covers key skills including:

• Accounting systems and processes:understanding how accounting systems and processes allow businesses to keep track of all types of financial transactions and the differences between Financial and Management Accounting

• Bookkeeping: understanding basic accountancy concepts and double entry bookkeeping, controls and cost recording systems • Business knowledge: learning elements of commercial law that may have an impact when working in accountancy, such as contracts, data protection and Anti Money Laundering.

• Communication: learning to dealeffectively with stakeholders using appropriate communication methods to deliver accurate and timely results.

If you are looking for a career in accounting, this is an excellent first step into the world of work and finance.

5 GCSES at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including Maths and English. Some employers will accept other relevant qualifications and experience, including a relevant Level 2 qualification. Apprentices without English or maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the Apprenticeship End Point Assessment.

How the apprentice is assessed:Technical knowledge and understanding is assessed on programme through a combination of Ofqual-regulated KnowledgeModules and specified vendor and professional qualifications. These must bepassed before the End Point Assessment cantake place.These include:• Passing exams required as part of theon-programme assessment (such as Level 2 English and maths)• Completion of training logs which demonstrates knowledge, skills and behaviours have been met• Evidence from performance appraisals• Feedback from progress reviews completed by the Training Provider

End Point Assessment:The final End Point Assessment is completed in the last few months of the Apprenticeship. It is based on:

• A structured interview, supportedby a portfolio of evidence, coveringthe knowledge and skills gained throughout the on-programme stage of the Apprenticeship.

• An in-tray assessment based on ascenario in a fictitious organisation, which replicates the typical work an Accounts/Finance Assistant will have to manage in a workplace.

You do not need any work experience to start this apprenticeship course.

Upon completion you can then look at completing the Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship to further you career.

Upon completion you will have the AAT Level 2 qualification to either progress onto Level 3 or go into a Junior level role within Finance such as: Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Admin.

Overview:

Duration Approx. 12 Months

Apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship

Qualification Name Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard for an Accounts/FinanceAssistant.

Awarding Body:
AAT

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Business and Finance