A new high quality Apprenticeship Standard created by the industry experts and professional bodies to ensure your staff is trained to demonstrate skills and knowledge to run the daily operational tasks professionally and confidently.

Duration

Entry requirements

Typical job titles

Qualifications

Progression

Key responsibilities

15-18 months

The requirement will be decided by each employer, but usually five GCSEs are required

DeliveryWe are a top provider in

London with consistently high success rates

We are the largest college provider of apprenticeships in

We work with major companies including

British AirwaysBrunel University London

& Menzies etc.

Government funding may be

available. Eligibilityand criteria apply

west London

A minimum of 30 hours of on the job training at work place per week including a day/ block release to study theory at our Uxbridge/ Hayes/ Harrow campus

Assistant accountant/ Trainee Accounting Technician/ Accounts Clerk/ Cashier/ Finance Assistant/ Purchase Ledger Clerk/ Sales Ledger Clerk

Provide support to internal and external customers, assist in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements and completie VAT returns or assist in the preparation of tax computations

This standard provides the foundation for progression into several career paths in the Accounting sector including Audit Trainee, Corporate Recovery Analyst, Credit Controller or Tax Accountant.

Derbyshire NHS Trust, Brothertons, Charles Wells, Environment Agency, Forum Trust, La Livre, XPO Logistics, Tax Assist, DWP, PWC, KPMG.

Employers involved in creating this standard:

Key Information Choose West Met Skills

01895 853780employerservices@uxbridgecollege.ac.ukwww.westmetskills.co.uk@WestMetSkills

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING

with West Met Skills - the work-based training

department from Harrow & Uxbridge Colleges

Apprenticeship G R O W Y O U R O W N T A L E N T

E M P L O Y E R F A C T S H E E T

Level 3

- End-point assessment- Level 2 English and maths

Knowledge What is required?

Business Awareness

IT Systems and Processes

Ethical Standards

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Management Accounting

Understands the transactional processes and support provided by accountancy firms or the accounting function within an organisation

Understands how to enter accounting transactions, perform reconciliation, correct errors and produce a range of reports using a computerised accounting system

Understands the relevant Ethical Standards to protect their own and their organisations professional reputation and integrity

Understands the basic elements of double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards required to process financial documents and report financial information to users of accounts

Understands how to recognise and use different accounting approaches and can gather, analyse and report information about income and expenditure to support decision-making, planning and control.

Skills What is required?

Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Uses Systems and Processes

Produces Quality and Accurate Information

Effectively records and analyses financial data at the appropriate level using the organisation’s standard tools and processes

Works both independently and as part of a team within the organisation’s standards

Applies techniques to both common and non-routine problems, analysing where required and selecting the appropriate tools and techniques to produce solutions

Demonstrates the ability to identify the appropriate systems and processes to work productively to complete required tasks

Consistently delivers high quality, ‘right first time’ financial and performance data in a timely fashion in line with the organisation’s requirements, to aid decision making and planning.

Skills What is required?

Embracing Change

Adding Value

Ethics and Integrity

Productivity

Team working and Collaboration

Accepts changing priorities and working requirements readily and has the flexibility to maintain high standards in a changing environment

Identifies opportunities to actively engage in the wider business when appropriate

Applies a transparent and objective manner in all actions and interactions to ensure that they meet the ethical requirements of the profession

Organises work effectively and achieves required results within deadlines

Consistently supports colleagues & collaborates to achieve results. Aware of their role within the team & their impact on others

Personal Accountability Takes the initiative for own personal development. Proactively takes responsibility for completing tasks and meeting expectations.

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