T Level Assistant Accountant

36013W2 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you have a head for figures and want to develop a career as an Assistant Accountant, to support qualified accountants working within the business finance function, this is the course for you.

What will I study?

You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector.

• Fundamentals of financial accounting - elementary financial principles, concepts and practices and the links to relevant accounting, bookkeeping, and business mathematics requirements.

• Professionalism and ethics - professional conduct and responsibilities in the workplace including ethical dilemmas for the individual, organisation and professional.

• Data driven innovation and analytics and design thinking - key requirements of a data governance framework and how the main contemporary visualisation tools are best used to support decision making.



You will also complete the occupation-specific module Assistant Accountant.

How long is the course?

2 Years

How will I be assessed?

Through continual assessment using practical observations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including English and Maths.

What can I progress onto?

You may take up roles in accountancy or payroll sectors, such as Assistant Accountant, Payroll Junior or Payroll Clerk.



You may also progress to higher education courses and training, including degree programmes in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business or Management.



With further study you may progress to become a qualified Accountant and with post graduate professional training, you may achieve Chartered Accountant status.

Other Information

You will benefit from:

• guest speaker programmes

• tutors with experience of many business functions and sectors

• industry related trips

• national student competition winners

• organising charity events

• links with employers, as we support you to find your placement within easy commute.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
Yes No

Financial Administrative Occupations

Job holders in this unit group carry out a variety of finance-related administrative functions.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

3.39%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£9,889
Entry
£22,569
Median
£36,486
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Carries out clerical tasks in stockbroking companies, banking and credit card companies.
  • Administers grants and student loans in educational institutions.
  • Performs duties as cashier in schools, local government and other public sector organisations, legal and insurance services.
  • Sells tickets in theatre and cinema box offices, sports stadiums etc..
  • Receives and pays out cash to customers in non-financial organisations such as turf accountants.
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