AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

This accountancy apprenticeship is for those wanting to train on the job and to study accounting to gain an industry recognised qualification.

You already have an existing Level 2 qualification in accounting or bookkeeping or relevant work experience and want to expand your skills.

During this qualification, you will learn more complex finance officer processes e.g. final accounts for sole traders and partnerships. Build on existing accounting knowledge, gain more specialist skills in related areas and gain a greater understanding of the ethical issues involved with accountancy.

An assistant accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Part of their role will involve assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements. In addition the assistant accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.

An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you can have a nationally recognised qualification.

This course is also offered off-site at St Mellion

What you will learn Entry requirements Assessment Progression Cornwall College Camborne Cornwall College St Austell

What you will learn

During this apprenticeship, you will learn more complex accountancy processes e.g. final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns and professional ethics.

Topics include:
- Advanced Bookkeeping- consolidates and introduces new areas such as accounting for non-current assets and using the extended trial balance. You will deal with adjustments for closing inventory, accrued and prepaid expenses and income, and how these are incorporated into an extended trial balance. Provisions for depreciation on non-current assets, irrecoverable debts and allowances for doubtful debts are also to be calculated and accounted for.
- Final Accounts Preparation- This unit is concerned with preparing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, incorporating elements of dealing with incomplete records, and an appropriate understanding of the principles that underpin the preparation of final accounts.
- Management Accounting: Costing- You will develop an understanding of how costs are handled in organisations, and why different organisations treat costs in different ways. You should be able to recognise different approaches to cost accounting and make informed and reasoned judgements to guide management.

Other areas include:
Indirect Tax
Ethics for accountants
Spreadsheets for Accounting

Entry requirements

To be aged 18 and over, have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (ideally in English and maths) and be employed in a relevant job.

You must enjoy working in an office environment and be good with numbers and a commitment to study outside college attendance is important.

Please enquire if you are at all unsure as to your suitability the course manager will be happy to discuss the course and its content with you.

*Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee.

Assessment

There will be various online assessments to complete throughout the course.
You will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to the AAT for review and undertake a professional discussion.

Progression

You can progress onto the AAT Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship offered by Cornwall College and become a fully qualified Association of Accounting Technician.

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

What You Will Learn

During this apprenticeship, you will learn more complex accountancy processes e.g. final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns and professional ethics.

Topics include:
- Advanced Bookkeeping- consolidates and introduces new areas such as accounting for non-current assets and using the extended trial balance. You will deal with adjustments for closing inventory, accrued and prepaid expenses and income, and how these are incorporated into an extended trial balance. Provisions for depreciation on non-current assets, irrecoverable debts and allowances for doubtful debts are also to be calculated and accounted for.
- Final Accounts Preparation- This unit is concerned with preparing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, incorporating elements of dealing with incomplete records, and an appropriate understanding of the principles that underpin the preparation of final accounts.
- Management Accounting: Costing- You will develop an understanding of how costs are handled in organisations, and why different organisations treat costs in different ways. You should be able to recognise different approaches to cost accounting and make informed and reasoned judgements to guide management.

Other areas include:
Indirect Tax
Ethics for accountants
Spreadsheets for Accounting

Entry Requirements

To be aged 18 and over, have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (ideally in English and maths) and be employed in a relevant job.

You must enjoy working in an office environment and be good with numbers and a commitment to study outside college attendance is important.

Please enquire if you are at all unsure as to your suitability the course manager will be happy to discuss the course and its content with you.

*Candidates are responsible for their own AAT registration and membership fee.

Assessment

There will be various online assessments to complete throughout the course. You will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to the AAT for review and undertake a professional discussion.

Progression

You can progress onto the AAT Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship offered by Cornwall College and become a fully qualified Association of Accounting Technician.

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne