ACCOUNTANCY
Accounting is a professional, well respected career. This apprenticeship offers you the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications, providing you with relevant practical accounting and finance skills.
Many organisations offer accounting qualifications. However, the AAT is the only professional membership body to offer this NVQ. As an AAT qualified accounting technician, you will have internationally recognised qualifications that shows potential employers that you have been trained to a high standard.
The AAT is based on practical work i.e. preparing accounts, bank analysis, self assessment for the inland Revenue. Employers will know that you have exceptional skills, experience and ability.
The apprenticeship in Accounting covers NVQ levels 2, 3 and 4. You will start at the level suitable to your prior experience or qualifications.
Your apprenticeship will include day release and working in an accounting practice or in an accounts department, gaining vital practical experience as an employee.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Employers recruiting young people into Accounting Apprenticeships expect you to have above average GCSE grades, particularly in maths. However employers vary and many stipulate a required entry level of GCSE or A/As level. We will match your qualifications with employer's entry requirements.
APPRENTICESHIPS
You will study the AAT Foundation NVQ level 2 and learn how to record income & receipts, make and record payments and prepare a ledger balance. You will also develop computer skills, personal effectiveness, how to supply information for management control and health and safety.
You will develop an understanding of Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS
You will go on to study the AAT NVQ level 3 Intermediate and your accounting skills will be developed by learning how to maintain financial records and prepare accounts. You will also learn how to record and evaluate costs and revenues along with preparing reports and returns.
NVQ LEVEL 4 TECHNICIAN
You will learn how to draft financial statements and how to plan and control resources and enhance value. You will also complete a project in your work place.
By completing the technician level, you will have entry to higher qualifications and can become a full member of the AAT. This will provide you with exemptions if you wish to progress onto further professional accounting qualifications in the UK.
If needed we will give you training to develop your numeracy and communication skills.
CAREER PROGRESSION
To find out more about the Association of Accounting Technicians or progression routes log onto www.aat.org.uk. This site gives details on professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS) are accessible through this website.
Two local higher education establishments offer further qualifications on day release basis. Visit www.ftckplan.com based in Newcastle. New College Durham olso offers the CIPFA professional accounting qualification visit www.newdur.ac.uk
What learners have said about us:
“ The training and support is very helpful”
“ I feel I have learnt more since joining the business club and will continue to progress”
“ I am more confident in my ability within my work role”
“ There is always someone to talk to if you have a problem”