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What You Will Study

At least 20% of your working week for the duration of the apprenticeship must be spent carrying out new learning relating to the apprenticeship standards. To support you in achieving this, you will study the AAT Level 3 Accounting Diploma:

  • Financial Accounting: Preparing financial statements
  • Management accounting techniques
  • Tax processes for Business
  • Business Awareness

The End point assessment for the apprenticeship will consist of a synoptic examination and professional discussion with an assessor at AAT based on your portfolio of evidence which will be completed over the year.

  • Attendance Expectations

    You will be required to attend sessions dependant on the study method chosen.

    Wakefield Daytime Course – Thursday 9am-4.30pm
    Wakefield Evening Course – Thursday 6pm-9pm
    Castleford Afternoon Couse – Monday 1.15pm-4.15pm

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    Assessment will be continuous and take place in both the workplace and the College. There will be a combination of computer-based assessments and projects or work-based evidence.

  • Entry Requirements

    Flexible dependent on age and experience, i.e. Level 2 Apprenticeship or AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

    Certificate evidence of English and Maths at Level 2 or GCSE Grade 9-4.

    If you do not have these, we can support the development of your English and Maths skills through completion of Functional Skills in the relevant subject and one-to-one support. Most employers look for ability in these areas and the majority of university courses require you to have Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 9-4. This is why the development of Maths and English is so important, whatever your field of study.

  • Fee Information

    Please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01924 789469 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Further Study

    The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at Level 3 will equip you for a career in Accountancy and provide you with the qualifications to pursue Professional status through The Chartered Accounting bodies. You can then move onto the next level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.