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AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship: Assistant Accountant
Reed Business School

For levy paying employers, the apprenticeship will be funded through the digital Apprenticeship Service account.

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For levy paying employers, the apprenticeship will be funded through the digital Apprenticeship...

Study method
Online + live classes
Course format
Video
Duration
15 months · Part-time or full-time
Qualification
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
  • This course is an apprenticeship
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Overview

We offer the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting as the regulated qualification for this apprenticeship.

The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is equivalent to A-levels and will equip apprentices with skills and knowledge that can be directly applied in their roles. Learners will then move on to mastering more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, and ethical practices for accountants.

This apprenticeship is ideal for team members who are looking to take the next step in mastering financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, VAT issues in business, and management accounting costing techniques. You will also gain software skills through spreadsheet training for accounting.

This apprenticeship offers a great qualification to prepare you for intermediate/advanced level accounting roles, allowing you to start mastering financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, VAT issues in business, and management accounting costing techniques.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the internationally recognised AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the award-winning online learning platform from Mindful Education and combines online learning with tutor led online workshops on a weekly basis.

Qualification

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Regulated by Ofqual
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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course media

Resources

  • AAT Brochure -

Description

This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks.

Apprentices will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, VAT issues in business, management accounting costing techniques and ethical practices for accountants. They will also gain software skills through spreadsheet training for accounting.

The Level 3 apprenticeship covers a range of key areas, including:

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Tax Processes for Businesses
  • Business Awareness

You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.

As an apprentice, you will also be required to complete the End Point Assessment (EPA).

Who is this course for?

The AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship: Assistant Accountant is ideal for:

  • Entry-level finance staff starting their careers in accounting or finance.
  • School leavers looking to gain practical accounting skills while working.
  • Career changers seeking a structured, formal qualification in accounting.
  • Employees in finance roles who need foundational knowledge in managing financial records and preparing reports.
  • Employers wanting to upskill their team with hands-on, practical training that aligns with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) standards.

This apprenticeship builds essential skills for supporting key accounting functions within any business.

Requirements

Applicants will need to be employed in a relevant accounting role.

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. There are no formal entry requirements, but we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Good keyboarding skills are useful as well as a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is advantageous but not essential.

Before choosing your level of study, we will require you to visit the AAT website to complete the skills checker test to gauge your current knowledge.

Career path

The AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship: Assistant Accountant leads to roles like Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable Clerk, or Bookkeeper. With experience, apprentices can advance to AAT Level 4 for roles such as Accountant or Finance Analyst, and then pursue chartered accountancy (ACCA or CIMA) for senior finance roles.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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