Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician

Content

• Accountant technician
• Bookkeeper
• Finance officer
• Payroll manager

Accounting is a key support function which is needed to support the efficiency of a variety of businesses across all sectors. From chartered accountants and bookkeepers to payroll officers and wage clerks, there are a number of roles and progression opportunities within the finance industry.

Professional accounting technicians often prepare financial information for chartered accountants and business managers. Other duties include dealing with bookkeeping, processing and paying invoices, recording payments and checking ledger balances.

Learning Unlimited’s Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeship standard has been designed with the needs of employers in mind, ensuring that the practical maths skills and business operations knowledge that accountants need are embedded within a comprehensive training and development plan.

Workplace behaviours development

• Adaptability
• Adding value
• Ethics and integrity
• Proactivity
• Professional scepticism

• Awareness of the business and industry
• Understanding IT systems and processes
• Compliance with regulations and procedures
• Improving communication skills
• Working as part of a team and developing leadership skills
• Producing quality and accurate information

• AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice is assessed to ensure that they are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected.

Month 1-14

Level 4 exams

• Final statements of limited companies
• Management accounting budget
• Management accounting decision and control
• Credit management
• External auditing

• Reflective portfolio
• Gateway meeting with employer, apprentice and Learning Unlimited

• Level 4 professional synoptic assessment
• Professional discussion or written assessment (exam conditions)

Every apprenticeship includes off-the-job training equating to 20% of the learning undertaking – equivalent to one day per week. Off-the-job training must take place during employed time and should not consist of the usual daily duties and responsibilities the apprentice undertakes as part of their role. Off-the-job training must be relevant to the apprenticeship standard and can consist of a wide range of work and tasks, from projects, lectures and seminars to blended learning and regular training to use specialist equipment.

Off-the-job training can form part of the regular weekly session or combined for larger blocks of time, depending on the approach which works best for the employer. The Learning Unlimited team can help advise on appropriate off-the-job training if required.