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15 months
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Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2

Course Type
Apprenticeship
Campus
City Centre (Bath)
Level
Level 2
Duration
15 months

Course Overview

Course ID:
3935

An Accounts/Finance Assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within the business. The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of Accountants with junior accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business. An Accounts/Finance Assistant's work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry. Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public Sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts/Finance Assistants may work in-house for an organisation or they may work for an accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice or self-employed. Ideal for those looking to go into the Finance and Accounting industry for the first time, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience for the first time and act as a stepping stone to becoming an Assistant Accountant. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.

Interested in applying?

Offering Code:
X92AFA2/BWF
Offering Name:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard Level 2
Start Date:
End date:
Day Of Week:
Start Time:
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Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
Fee Rate Non Funded:
Offering ID:
3935
Offering Code:
X92AFA2/BWF
Offering Name:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard Level 2
Start Date:
End date:
Day Of Week:
Start Time:
End Time:
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
Fee Rate Non Funded:
Offering ID:
3935
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements

Apprentices without level 1 in English (GCSE 3/D) and Maths (GCSE 4/C) will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C) prior to taking the end-point assessment. (Please note those apprentices wanting to progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme must achieve the Level 2 in Maths and English before being able to do so.)

What topics are covered?

General Business Organisation Accounting Systems & Processes Basic Accounting Ethical Standards

How will I be taught and assessed?

Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.

What can I do next?

Assistant Accountant Level 3

Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?
What is the aim of the course?

Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Fees and Funding
No offerings available for this course.