Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

• Understands the transactional processes and support provided by accountancy firms or the accounting function within an organisation.
• Understands their organisations business strategy including customer and supplier needs, in order to produce relevant and compliant financial information. Is aware of how their role fits in with the wider organisation and sector they are working in.
• Understands how to enter accounting transactions, perform a reconciliation, correct errors and produce a range of reports using a computerised accounting system.
• Understands the systems and process of the organisation, within the responsibility of the position such as Sales, Purchase and Payroll.
• Understands the use of all relevant office and accounting packages used within their organisation, relevant to their job role.
• Understands the relevant Ethical Standards to protect their own and their organisation’s professional reputation and integrity.

• Effectively records and analyses financial data at the appropriate level using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
• Communicates to all stakeholders to aid decision making to add value to the organisation, within the responsibility of the position.
• Competently demonstrates an ability to communicate both in writing and orally at all levels, using a range of tools and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness internally and externally.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate financial information in a way that non-finance staff can interpret and understand.
• Consistently delivers high quality, ‘right first time’ financial and performance data in a timely fashion in line with the organisation’s requirements, to aid decision making and planning.

• Accepts changing priorities and working requirements readily and has the flexibility to maintain high standards in a changing environment.
• Provides information that positively contributes to influencing business decisions whilst continually striving to improve own working processes and those of the organisation.

Month 1-14: This is where you will learn the most, completing learning objectives towards achieving your qualifications.

• Building your competence and portfolio of evidence through covering key KSBs for your apprenticeship standard
• Completing units and tests required to achieve your Diploma in Accounting
• Completing Functional Skills (where applicable)
• Attending weekly group workshops covering key topics
• Attending monthly teaching and learning reviews to ensure everything is going well
• Progress reviews every three months with your personal tutor and line manager


Month 15: Consolidating your knowledge, skills and behaviours, preparing for the final step of your apprenticeship
• Finalising your portfolio of evidence
• Completing mock tests in preparation for your EPA
• Completing the paperwork necessary for the next steps - please note: in order to go through to the End Point Assessment you will be required to submit your Diploma certificate


Month 16-18: Gateway Period, you will be completing your final assessments with our End Point Assessment Organisation, AAT
• 40 multiple choice questions
• Professional discussion underpinned by your portfolio


Month 18+: Next steps Congratulations! You have achieved your Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship qualification. There are a number of options you can take whether you want to continue with your studies or pursue a full-time career in finance:
• Progress onto our Level 4 Professional Accounting apprenticeship
• Chat to one of our experienced advisor about your options

Our comprehensive curriculum blends theoretical learning with practical application, covering essential accounting principles such as legalities and ethics, cyber security and data security; financial reporting; budgeting and costings; taxation and management accounting.

Throughout the programme, you will attend weekly workshops where you will be covering topics on financial landscape in the UK; money laundering and new technologies; double entry bookkeeping; preparing statements; payroll and VAT (list is not exhaustive) and you will also be given the opportunity to network with your peers. You will also receive personalised guidance and mentorship via your apprenticeship tutor, ensuring you develop both technical expertise and professional acumen.

As part of your apprenticeship programme, you will be also working towards your Diploma in Accounting, gaining two qualifications within the same time frame!

For a smooth journey with us we will provide you with the necessary books and resources and pay for the first sittings of your exams.

You will also have access to our tailored LMPEvolve bank of supplementary resources designed to enhance essential life skills, fostering a well-rounded professional equipped for success in both your career and personal life.