Accounts or Finance Assistant
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
12-14 MONTHS | REMOTE LEARNING
Level 2
Remote Learning
Typically 12 Months
Overview
An Accounts or finance assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business. The Accounts or finance assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business. An Accounts or 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. Accounts or finance assistant can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts or finance assistant may work in-house for an organisation or they might work for an accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.
New or existing employees
The apprenticeship is suitable for those looking to develop their skills, whether they are a new employee wanting to learn and progress, or existing employees looking to retrain or upskill within their industry.
Business benefits
- Training tailored to your business needs
- Reduced training costs
- Boost employee morale and productivity
- Give you the competitive edge
- Improve profits
- Future-proof your business
Learner benefits
- Free nationally recognised qualification
- Earn whilst you learn
- Alternative to university
- Gain practical and relevant experience
- Fast-track to a career
Apprenticeship delivery
The apprenticeship will be delivered via a blended approach which will include workplace coaching and online bite-sized training with distanced support. This will include:
- Development of the learner’s knowledge, skills, behaviours relevant to the job role
- Level 2 functional skills where appropriate
- End-point assessment preparation
This is when the individual will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours which will support them for their end-point assessment. The apprentice will undertake a combination of activities, such as group and individual learning-based sessions, specialised mentoring, shadowing, bespoke resources and off-site visits in order to support their learning and development.
After 36 months teaching and learning, you, your training provider and the learner will review the learners journey and decide whether it is the right time for the on-programme assessment.
This is when the learner will need to demonstrate they have learned the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, through a scenario-based knowledge test, a competency-based interview, an evidence-based portfolio and a professional discussion relating to the evidence of competence and achievement in the apprentice role.
James Riley - Senior Financial Mentor
James will lead and advise on all of our Finance, Accounting & Business related programs, with over 25 years Financial & Business experience at blue-chip companies such as Hewlett Packard (HP), PepsiCo, Siemens, Twinings, LG & Unilever across the UK, Europe & the Middle East in the capacity Director of Finance & CFO. A Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) with a degree in Business & Finance and a Masters Degree in Finance & Accounting both from Durham University make James the ideal mentor for all finance & business related programs.
“I have always been a strong advocate in the professional development of others throughout my senior career so the crossover to mentoring and helping others to grow in their career came naturally. I look forward to sharing my experience and helping others to succeed in their workplace.”