Accounting, Higher level 4 Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship aims to give people the skills and knowledge needed to work in finance and accounting related positions where higher level skills and knowledge are required. These includesenior cashier, purchase ledger clerk, sales ledger clerk, accounting technician and assistant accountant.

You will complete two qualifications:AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Financial statements and budgeting Financial performance Internal control and accounting systems Optional units: Business and personal tax External auditing Cash management and credit control AAT Advanced Diploma in Business Skills Planning and delivering business communication activities Spreadsheet and presentation software Deliver a presentation Organising and facilitating meetings and workshops Developing commercial awareness Managing project finances

Assessment is a mixture of multiple choice questions and numeric activities to prove competence. Secure Assess assessments include spreadsheet software, computerised accounts (SAGE), workingeffectively in accounting and finance and internal control and accounting systems.

You should have a relevant level three qualification, such as an advanced apprenticeship, and be working in appropriate employment.

Completing a level four higher apprenticeship will put you in a strong position to advance at work and wil enable you to progress onto further higher level courses, such as accountancy - related degrees.