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Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2

Course Code: BA2008B

Level: 2

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 12-14 months

Course Code: BA2008B

Level: 2

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 12-14 months

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals beginning a career in accounting and finance. It combines structured study with practical experience in the workplace, enabling apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to work effectively in an accounts or finance role. As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and apply your learning in a real working environment. The programme is suitable for learners who are new to accounting or who are already working in an entry-level finance role and wish to gain a recognised qualification alongside their employment.

Course content

The apprenticeship includes the following AAT Level 2 units:

Introduction to Bookkeeping
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Principles of Costing
The Business Environment

You will develop knowledge and skills in:

The purpose and importance of accounting and finance functions
Double-entry bookkeeping
Processing financial transactions
Maintaining accounting records
Preparing and checking journals and ledgers
Bank, cash and sales ledger reconciliation
Bookkeeping controls and the correction of errors
Basic costing principles and cost information
Using spreadsheets and accounting software
Processing customer and supplier transactions
Understanding business structures and the wider business environment
Professional ethics, confidentiality and data protection
Communication with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
Working safely, responsibly and professionally in the workplace
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Continuing professional development

What do I need?

To undertake this apprenticeship, you must be:

Employed in a suitable accounting, finance or business administration role
Have the support of an employer who can provide appropriate workplace duties and experience
Be able to demonstrate a commitment to working and studying at the same time
Have an interest in accounting, finance and business
Have suitable written and verbal communication skills
Have a reasonable level of confidence with numbers and basic calculations
Be able to use, or be willing to learn to use, computers and digital systems
Maths and English GCSE at Level 3 or above. Where required, apprentices will work towards achieving English and maths qualifications at level 4 alongside their programme.

A successful applicant will need to secure an apprenticeship vacancy with an employer before starting the programme. Previous experience is not essential, although relevant workplace or administrative experience may be useful.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will take place through a combination of computer-based AAT assessments, workplace development, assessment and reviews and the apprenticeship End-Point Assessment.

Where can it take me?

On successful completion, apprentices may progress into roles such as:

Accounts/Finance Assistant
Finance Administrator
Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant
Purchase Ledger Assistant
Sales Ledger Assistant
Payroll Assistant
Junior Bookkeeper
Accounts Clerk
Trainee Assistant Accountant

Apprentices may also progress to:

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Additional information

Additional Information

This is a work-based programme, so apprentices must be employed in a suitable role.
Apprentices will be expected to undertake both on-the-job training and off-the-job learning.
The programme typically takes 12–14 months, although the exact duration will depend on prior learning, employer requirements, and individual progress.
Apprentices will be expected to attend face to face lessons at Halesowen College on a Wednesday afternoon from 13:15 – 16:30.

Contact

Becky Painting

Email: bpainting@halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: BA2008B

Level: 2

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 12-14 months

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