The Apprenticeship programme provides you with an opportunity to earn while you learn. As an Apprentice, you will spend time both in College and in the workplace learning new skills and training alongside experienced staff, which will lead to a nationally recognised Apprenticeship. At the end of the Apprenticeship you will have acquired job specific skills and the ability to perform your job competently; you may also have achieved qualifications which are recognised by your chosen profession.
The content of an Apprenticeship has been developed by an employer group. The detail can be found on the website https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/ Below is a brief summary:
Individuals in the role of a Professional accounting or tax technician will have responsibility for creating, and/or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Apprentices may require equipment and resources to undertake training such as: safety/work boots, a reliable laptop or tablet for assignments and course materials, trade-specific tools as outlined in the course, writing equipment like notebooks and pens, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Please be aware that you must be employed in a relevant role before applying for an apprenticeship and it is crucial to have the right mindset for balancing full-time work and study.
While there are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship, having relevant experience or qualifications would be beneficial.
You will need Maths and English GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C or a Functional Skill Level 2) upon enrolment.
Apprentices who successfully complete this qualification will be able to advance their careers within the field.
END POINT ASSESSMENT:
All Apprenticeship standards have an End Point Assessment. This is carried out by an independent organisation who will assess whether you have achieved all the elements of your Apprenticeship. They will assess the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours gained throughout your Apprenticeship. You will only be able to undertake the EPA once you have satisfied all the requirements of the element called ‘The Gateway’. The detail can also be found on the Institute for Apprentices website.
END POINT ASSESSMENT ELEMENTS:
The End Point Assessment may include the following elements.
· A practical assessment.
· An interview
· A project
· Written and/or multiple-choice tests
· A presentation
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Some Apprenticeship standards require apprentices to pass a mandated qualification, in addition to the End-Point Assessment (EPA), to complete their apprenticeship. These qualifications will have their own assessment methods as determined by the awarding body.
