Course description
The Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard is designed for individuals at Level 2, which serves as the entry-level for an accounting apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is an ideal choice for those with no prior knowledge of accountancy or bookkeeping. Throughout the program, you will acquire the foundational skills necessary to become a proficient accountant. Beyond mastering the fundamentals of bookkeeping, we will guide you in developing essential skills and behaviours to apply your knowledge effectively. Common job roles associated with this apprenticeship include Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, Financial Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Billing Assistant, Payroll Assistant, and Junior Accountant. Learners enrolled in this program play a vital role in ensuring the optimal performance of Accountancy and Finance practices. It encompasses the AAT qualification and equips learners with the essential skills and behaviours needed to drive results and support business success.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this course suitable for?
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.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Knowledge
- General Business
- Understanding Your Organisation
- Accounting Systems & Processes
- Basic Accounting
- Ethical Standards
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communications
- Uses Systems and Processes
- Personal Effectiveness
Training Course Content
These are the personal attributes and behaviours expected of all Retailers carrying out their roles
- Team Work–Supports colleagues and collaborates to achieve results, Builds working relationships within own team and other parts of the organisation, Be aware of their impact on others.
- Personal Development– Successfully implements changes that are required, as directed,Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement, Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance.
- Professionalism– Looks to behave professionally by adhering to the organisational code of conduct, Has a ‘right first time’ approach. Shows integrity in their approach & Demonstrates personal pride in the job through appropriate dress and positive and confident language
- Customer Focus– Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organisation in line with company policy, regulation and practice. Delivers excellent service, identifying and meeting or exceeding customer expectations.