Assistant Accountant

Build accounting expertise and support better business decisions

Develop the technical knowledge, professional behaviours and practical accounting skills needed to support financial processes, deliver accurate reporting and contribute to effective business decision-making. This programme includes the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting and is aligned to the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.
Note: Due to funding regulations, your business area will need to fund your registration costs, professional examination fees and any resit costs if you fail an assessment. This will also include any travel expenses incurred should you attend a BPP Centre. 

Key facts

  • Level: 3
  • Duration: 15 months learning, followed by end-point assessment
  • Delivery: Online with supported learning
  • Assessment: End-point assessment and AAT qualifications
  • Start dates: Bi-Monthly
  • Qualifications Earned: AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard

Who it's for

This programme is a good fit if you:
  • Want to build a career in accounting or finance
  • Support financial, bookkeeping or reporting activities as part of your role
  • Enjoy working with numbers, data and financial information
  • Want to gain a recognised accounting qualification
  • Have support from your line manager to commit to 3 hours of weekly webinars and 3 hours of in-role development

What you'll be doing

This is not theory. You'll learn by doing.
  • Supporting day-to-day financial operations
  • Processing and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Producing financial information and reports
  • Applying accounting principles to real business scenarios
  • Contributing to month-end and year-end accounting processes
  • Demonstrating professional and ethical accounting practices

What you'll learn

You'll build practical, in-demand skills you can use straight away:
  • Advanced bookkeeping
  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Management accounting techniques
  • Preparing final accounts
  • Accounting systems and controls
  • Professional ethics and compliance
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Problem solving and analytical thinking

Where this could lead

Continue your development with programmes such as: You can also apply for Bookkeeping Membership with AAT upon successful completion.

Not sure if this is right for you?

We'll help you find the right fit. PCDP@bpp.com

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Description

Build accounting expertise and support better business decisions

Develop the technical knowledge, professional behaviours and practical accounting skills needed to support financial processes, deliver accurate reporting and contribute to effective business decision-making. This programme includes the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting and is aligned to the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.
Note: Due to funding regulations, your business area will need to fund your registration costs, professional examination fees and any resit costs if you fail an assessment. This will also include any travel expenses incurred should you attend a BPP Centre. 

Key facts

  • Level: 3
  • Duration: 15 months learning, followed by end-point assessment
  • Delivery: Online with supported learning
  • Assessment: End-point assessment and AAT qualifications
  • Start dates: Bi-Monthly
  • Qualifications Earned: AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard

Who it’s for

This programme is a good fit if you:

  • Want to build a career in accounting or finance
  • Support financial, bookkeeping or reporting activities as part of your role
  • Enjoy working with numbers, data and financial information
  • Want to gain a recognised accounting qualification
  • Have support from your line manager to commit to 3 hours of weekly webinars and 3 hours of in-role development

What you’ll be doing

This is not theory. You’ll learn by doing.

  • Supporting day-to-day financial operations
  • Processing and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Producing financial information and reports
  • Applying accounting principles to real business scenarios
  • Contributing to month-end and year-end accounting processes
  • Demonstrating professional and ethical accounting practices

What you’ll learn

You’ll build practical, in-demand skills you can use straight away:

  • Advanced bookkeeping
  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Management accounting techniques
  • Preparing final accounts
  • Accounting systems and controls
  • Professional ethics and compliance
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Problem solving and analytical thinking

Where this could lead

Continue your development with programmes such as:

You can also apply for Bookkeeping Membership with AAT upon successful completion.

Not sure if this is right for you?

We’ll help you find the right fit.

PCDP@bpp.com