Higher Apprenticeship
in Accounting The purpose of this apprenticeship framework is to train accountants to technician level (Level 4). It will build on the knowledge and skills developed during an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting (Level 3), enabling you to maximise opportunities in your current or future employment.
This framework has been developed by employers and providers to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises through to larger organisations. It provides a structured approach to training and developing prospective accountants who understand the needs of the organisation, its customers and the sector within which they operate.
The Higher Apprenticeship in Accounting covers high- level accounting and finance topics and tasks. You will look at, and become comfortable with, a wide range of financial management skills and applications, and gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategy, and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports. You will also study specialist areas such as tax, auditing, credit management, and cash and treasury management.
You will complete the Level 4 Diploma in Business Skills and Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting, both of which are awarded by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), as part of this programme.
Progression
Upon successful completion, apprentices become AAT affiliate members and will qualify for full AAT membership, which will allow them to use MAAT in their title. Successful apprentices may be able to progress onto a Foundation Degree in Accounting or various degree programmes in accounting and finance.
Entry Requirements
For information regarding entry requirements, please see page 9 or view full course details online.
Higher Apprenticeship in Business and Professional Administration
This Higher Apprenticeship is designed to meet the skills needs of employers by attracting new talent into a career in business and administration. Higher apprentices may typically work in roles such as office managers, administration team leaders, personal assistants and business development executives.
Administrators need a broad range of skills to work efficiently and to help increase business productivity. Skills shortages identified by organisations include a lack of office and administration skills, customer-handling skills, technical and practical skills and oral communication skills, all of which are covered within this programme. Tasks undertaken by apprentices will vary depending on the sector in which they are employed, but may include overseeing operational activities, implementing change within organisations, managing teams, monitoring risk and agreeing budgets.
You will complete the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration and the Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administration as part of this higher apprenticeship. The NVQ Diploma in Business Administration provides the competence required by business and administration service professionals at this level. The Diploma in Business and Administration is a knowledge-based qualifications which will provide you with the required underpinning knowledge and understanding to successfully demonstrate competence.
This Higher Apprenticeship is delivered 100% in the workplace.
Progression
Higher apprentices may progress onto a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Management & Leadership, foundation degrees in areas such as Business, Business Management and Business Administration or a range of business or management professional qualifications at Level 5 and above.
Entry Requirements
For information regarding entry requirements, please see page 9 or view full course details online.
Fact file: Location College / Workplace
Duration 12-18 months
Career Opportunities Assistant Auditor
Payroll Manager Tax Supervisor Account Manager
Fact file: Location College / Workplace
Duration 36 months
Career Opportunities Operations Director
Business Development manager
Company Secretary
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