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Professional Accounting or Taxation Apprenticeship Level 4 (In-Year Start)

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals in the role of Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician.
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COURSE

OVERVIEW

*Please note: We can only accept applications from individuals who have already completed Year 11 (or equivalent), as this course begins before September 2026. If you have not yet finished Year 11, please apply for September 2026 entry instead. This apprenticeship is designed for individuals in the role of Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician. It is for people already employed in accountancy who will have responsibility for creating and/or verifying and reviewing accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation.
While on this apprenticeship you will look at management accounting, financial statements of llimited companies and accounting systems and controls. You will also develop your understanding of business and personal taxation, ethical standards alongside regulation and compliance.
On this course you will look at management accounting, financial statements of limited companies and accounting systems and controls. You will also develop your understanding of business and personal taxation, ethical standards alongside regulation and compliance.
On this course you will look at management accounting, financial statements of limited companies and accounting systems and controls. You will also develop your understanding of business and personal taxation, ethical standards alongside regulation and compliance.
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A Level 3 Accounting qualification and GCSE English and maths grade C/4 or above. Candidates with appropriate experience in the financial industry will be considered on individual merit. To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Apprentices will also be assessed through the development of a portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge, skills and behaviours comprising a range of evidence alonside succesfully passing synoptic end assessments and appropriate AAT examinations.
Higher level qualifications and professional qualifications Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may lead to the candidate receiving credits toward Chartered Accountancy/Taxation qualifications provided by the relevant professional bodies and may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes.
On completion of your apprenticeship you will be eligable to be considered by UK Chartered and Certified accountancy bodies; ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, ICAS and CIPFA.

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