The Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 is ideal for any Learners working in accountancy, finance, tax and bookkeeping.
For example:
- Assistant Auditor
- Assistant Accountants
- Personal Tax Assistant
Professional Accountants Technicians have a highly transferable set of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours across all sectors. These roles are found in organisations of all sizes whether small, medium, large, or global. This Apprenticeship covers two areas of specialism, accounting and tax.
Occupation profile
Learners must utilise knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices. They will create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information within the organisation they are employed or on behalf of another organisation.
Responsibilities of an Accounting Technician include preparing tax calculations, preparing government forms, understanding and complying with filing deadlines, and document client paperwork.
Responsibilities of an Accounting Technician include understanding and/or validating the accounting standards for basic accounts preparation and/or the drafting and preparing financial statements.
Learners will work alone as well as in, or supervise, a team. These roles may exist in accounting practices, professional services companies, HMRC or the accounting function of an organisation.
Apprenticeship duration
This Apprenticeship will typically take 22 months to complete for a full-time Learner. Plus, a 3-month period to complete End-Point-Assessment (EPA) All Apprenticeship standards require the Learner to complete an EPA to successfully achieve the Apprenticeship.
Off-the-Job training
Off-the-job training (OTJT) is the learning undertaken outside of the day-to-day work duties. This will take place within Learners usual contracted working hours. These hours are a legal requirement and must directly be relevant to the Apprenticeship and must take place every calendar month.
The maximum OTJT for this qualification is 528 hours (22 days). This training gives Learners the time to focus on and develop the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to achieve this Apprenticeship standard.
Qualification and career progression
Through this Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship, Learners will develop the key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to support their progression. This role may be a gateway to future career opportunities such as senior accountants or management roles.
Successful completion of this Apprenticeship allows Learner registration with several UK professional bodies in this sector.