Professional Accountant (Online and On Campus) — Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)
Apprenticeship outline
This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional level apprenticeship is a higher-level accounting qualification. If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfill the AAT’s work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional AAT (MAAT) status.
This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with regular sessions with a college tutor.
In this apprenticeship you will cover higher accounting tasks including drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance.
Optional specialist units are also available. Apprentices who complete these additional two units will be awarded an AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting and be eligible to apply for full AAT membership. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
Units of study
The Level 4 apprenticeships covers a range of key areas, including:
Applied management accounting
Drafting and interpreting financial statements
Internal accounting systems and controls
These core units of study are assessed at unit level. In addition, a synoptic assessment will ask learners to apply knowledge and skills gained across the qualification in an integrated way, within a workplace context. You will also study two optional units - your college will discuss this with you.
You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.
Study Method – Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.
Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop - meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further.
On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations.
This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.
How to apply for this apprenticeship
You can register your interest in an Apprenticeship by emailing your CV to business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.
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Download a guide Browse careers Get in touch| Study location | City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB |
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| Attendance | Day Release |
| Start date | September |
| Standard | Professional Accountant/Taxation Technician - Level 4 Standard |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Level | Level 4 |
| Entry requirements | Candidates will have Level 2 maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (A* - C), ideally as part of 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or other comparable qualifications. Apprentices without English or maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to the completion of the Apprenticeship. |
| Teaching & assessment | Synoptic assessment:
Profession discussion or reflective written statement supported by a portfolio of evidence. |
| Progression | Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may lead to the candidate receiving credits towards the completion of the Professional Accountant/Tax Apprenticeship or Chartered Accountancy/ Taxation qualifications provided by the relevant Professional Bodies. Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes. |
| Additional information | The Professional Accounting/Tax Technician standard allows student registration with a number of UK Professional Bodies in this sector. If a candidate seeks to become a member of a Professional Body there may be other requirements specific to the relevant Professional Body, which may be taken as part of, or alongside, the Apprenticeship at the employer’s and candidate’s discretion. |