Level 4 Certificate in

Professional Accounting Apprenticeship

Course Overview

This Level 4 Professional Accounting Apprenticeship is designed to provide aspiring accountants with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations. Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll explore key topics such as regulation and compliance, systems and processes, core elements of double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards. You'll also develop essential skills in areas such as data analysis, financial reporting, leadership and risk management. The curriculum is designed to align with industry standards and equip you with the practical knowledge and competencies required to thrive in the accounting profession.

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The next cohort start date for this programme is 3 May. Apply by 19 April 2024.

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Apprentice level

Level 4 higher

Typical duration

24 months

Training
method

Blended

Assessment
method

Portfolio of Evidence (including reflective statement) & Role Simulation

Funding
value

£8,000

EPA Organisation

AAT

As a professional accountant you'll play a crucial part in generating and verifying accurate financial information for your organisation or clients. Your responsibilities will include creating, reviewing, and ensuring the timeliness of financial records, making you an indispensable asset in maintaining financial integrity and compliance.

For employers - Why hire an apprentice?

Apprentices bring fresh and diverse perspectives, eagerness to learn, and a dedication to growing within your company. Apprenticeships allow for tailored training, ensuring that individuals acquire specific skills aligned with your organisation's needs, making them valuable assets from day 1. Investing in an apprentice not only fills crucial roles but also fosters a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement within your organisation.

Upon completion you will be able to progress onto higher level apprenticeships, have a full-time role or go into further education. Completion of the professional accounting or tax technician apprenticeship may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

The Professional accounting standard allows student registration with a number of UK professional bodies in this sector.

If a candidate seeks to become a member of a professional body there may be other requirements specific to the relevant professional body.

Completion of the professional accounting apprenticeship may lead to the candidate receiving credits towards the completion of the Professional accountant or tax apprenticeship or chartered Accountancy or taxation qualifications provided by the relevant professional bodies.

Level 4 Professional Accounting Standard and AAT L4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Assistant Auditor, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Accountant, Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Commercial Analyst

The End Point Assessment (EPA) assesses your skills, knowledge, and behaviour gained throughout the course, validating your readiness to excel in the field.

You will showcase your expertise, demonstrating your ability to apply learned concepts. Typically, the EPA consist of a portfolio of evidence including a reflective statement and a role simulation. The role simulation is designed to assess Apprentices in a consistent way, regardless of job role or specialism. The Role Simulation will be developed and hosted by the Assessment Organisation and apprentices will receive a set of information prior to sitting this element. During the Role Simulation, the Apprentices will be presented with further information about the organisation and will be asked to complete a series of written and objective short tasks.

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

A Professional accounting or tax technician will understand the industries and environments in which an organisation operates, including customer and supplier needs, in order to create and/or validate and/or report financial information.
A Professional accounting or tax technician will understand and apply the relevant ethical standards to their own behaviour and appropriately challenge the actions of others where they do not meet these standards.
A Professional accounting or tax technician will be able to understand and apply professional standards and legal regulations to an organisation’s financial information, and to comply with the fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care and confidentiality.
Financial information is created, verified and reported via a combination of systems and processes, such as accounting or tax systems, internal control systems and IT systems. An understanding of these systems and processes is fundamental to an accountant’s ability to perform their role.

Create and interpret information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to add value to the organisation.
Effectively communicate relevant information across the organisation and to appropriate stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.
Proactively manage their own development and is committed to the job and their profession.
Work to tight deadlines and respond to changing priorities. Effectively plan and prioritise time and co-ordinate the input of others in order to meet both deadlines and changing priorities.
Apply accounting, tax knowledge to consistently deliver high quality, accurate data and information in a timely fashion.

Willing to both listen and learn and to accept changing priorities and working requirements and has the flexibility to maintain high standards in a changing environment.
Actively engage in the wider business, as appropriate, and look to provide information that positively contributes to influencing business decisions.
Continually strive to improve own working processes and those of the organisation.
Takes responsibility. Demonstrates the drive and energy to get things done, even under pressure.

Month 1-18: This is where you will learn the most, completing learning objectives towards achieving your qualification.

Building your competence and portfolio of evidence through covering key KSBs for your apprenticeship standard
Completing your Level 4 diploma by passing exams (5 units)
Completing Functional Skills (where applicable)
Attending mandatory 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 19-21: 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 22-24: Gateway Period, you will be completing your final assessments with our End Point Assessment Organisation, AAT

Month 24+: Next steps

Our comprehensive curriculum blends theoretical learning with practical application, covering essential accounting principles in a more advanced level such credit and debt management, financial statements, applied management accounting, leadership and management and financial data analysis.

Throughout the programme, you will attend workshops where you will be covering topics on legislations, cashflow, credit control and divisional performance (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 completing your Level 4 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 we will pay for the first sitting 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.

Interested in this role?

We work with more than 1,000 employers across a wide range of industries throughout the UK. Whatever your career goals are, we have apprenticeships for you.