Level 2 Certificate in

Accounts or Finance Assistant (AAT)

Course Overview

This AAT level 2 qualification provides an excellent accounting and finance administration foundation. You will gain command over basic double-entry bookkeeping and costing principles. Learn how to carry out routine financial activities and provide accounting support for organisations of all types and sizes. Learn how to maintain an efficient and accurate finance function within a business.

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Apprentice level

Level 2 Intermediate

Typical duration

17 months

Training
Method

Blended

Assessment
Method

Portfolio

Funding
Value

£6,000

EPA
Organisation

AAT/NCFE

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.

On completion, the apprentice will be able to apply for the appropriate level of professional membership aligned with this apprenticeship, dependent on the qualification chosen.

Affiliate whilst on programme

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Standard and AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Accounts or Finance Assistant, Cashier Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk.

Receive 10 certificates typically including GDPR, Career Development Essentials, Personal Development for Success, Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness and Communicating with Others at Work

What to expect from LMP Education

Dedicated account management and recruitment
Leading nationwide apprenticeship training provider
Specialists in the education, training and business sectors
Delivering vibrant, engaging learning for all learners
Blended and remote teaching and learning
Tailored learning plans for each individual
Experienced tutors and delivery support team
Designated safeguarding officers, policies and procedures

Programme
Information

Deals effectively with a range of stakeholders using appropriate communication methods to deliver accurate and timely results.
Utilises relevant office and accounting software packages to input and manage data accurately.
Demonstrates good listening and speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively in the right manner.
Ability to organise self, prioritise workload and activity to meet deadlines.
Actively identifies team workload problems and offers to support peers where appropriate.
Ability to maintain the security of accounting information using passwords and other appropriate security measures.
The ability to reconcile data to minimise the chance of errors.

Aware of elements of commercial law that may have an impact when working in accountancy, such as contracts, data protection or Anti Money Laundering.
Can explain the importance of upholding relevant codes of conduct.
Can explain different legal entities and organisational structures.
Aware of the impact of technology on business and its accounting and finance functions.
Know a range of routine accounts reports, reports and their use within the finance function.
Understands corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability within organisations.
Understands the importance of the need to keep up-to-date with relevant policies, procedures, regulatory or system changes.

Builds working relationships within own team and other parts of the organisation.
Looks to behave professionally by adhering to the organisational code of conduct.
Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organisation in line with company policy, regulation and practice.

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