This Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship will support staff in junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping and basic costing principles.
An Assistant Accountant is the crucial support system for both internal and external stakeholders, whether working as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation.
Typical job roles
Assistant Accountant, Trainee Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk, Cashier, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Sales Ledger Clerk
On successful completion of this Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship programme, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT accounting qualifications via apprenticeship training or through part-time courses.
LMP Education offers a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship programme.
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To start this apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK 3+ years minimum and have a form of UK ID required at enrolment. You must be age 16+ (with no upper age limit) with no prior learning within the area of study.
Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is advantageous but not essential. You will need to be employed in a relevant finance, bookkeeping or accounting role.
Internationally Recognised AAT Qualification: upon completion of this programme you will receive an internationally recognised Level 3 AAT certificate that will allow you to progress within the finance sector through work or further learning.
Practical Skills Development: gain essential skills and real-life workplace experience.
Earn While You Learn: you’ll receive a salary while completing your qualification, so no need to worry about student debt.
Ongoing Support: you’ll have a workplace mentor and LMP tutor, providing 1-2-1 support through your learning journey.
Career Progression Pathway: this apprenticeship opens the door to further qualifications such as the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship and beyond.
Industry Experience and Mentorship: gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced finance professionals.
Innovative Learning methods: this programme is delivered through flexible online lessons and virtual classroom learning. On-demand access to high quality courses means that you can study on your own terms, as your work schedule allows.
Exam fees: and registration costs are covered including 1 resit fee if needed.
This comprehensive course blends theoretical learning with practical application, covering essential accounting principles such understanding the transactional processes, business strategy and how to enter accounting transactions, perform a reconciliation, correct errors and produce a range of reports using a computerised accounting system.
Throughout the programme you will develop a variety of skills to support your work. These include effectively recording and analysing financial data and consistently delivering high quality, ‘right first time’ financial and performance data. You will also learn about the financial landscape in the UK, money laundering and new technologies, double entry bookkeeping, preparing statements and payroll and VAT.
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through an online and virtual classroom model. You will study online materials during allotted time at work and also attend regular virtual sessions with an LMP tutor.
Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop – meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further.
Virtual Classroom – benefit from regular virtual classes with an experienced tutor. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourage you to apply theory to real-life workplace situations.
For further information about the course, download the course brochure.
