Individuals in the role of a Professional accounting or tax technician 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. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual's knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices.

Apprenticeship Standard: ST0003


Meet our students Alexander Harvey

Alexander Harvey

What I enjoy most about the course is the opportunity to go out on placements, spend time in real-world workplaces, learn from guest speakers, and get involved in special projects. More...

T Level Management and Administration

Meet our students Eva Missanga

Eva Missanga

Due to the wide range of skills we will gain, I could explore quite a wide range of careers. More...

T Level Management and Administration

Meet our students Harry Suppo

Harry Suppo

I chose this course because it's the equivalent of three A Levels, which can get me into higher study after I go to college in a degree apprenticeship. More...

T Level Management and Administration

Meet our students Joseph Booker

Joseph Booker

Overall it has been a fantastic experience where I have always felt supported along the way by both my company and Newbury College. More...

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Meet our students Josie Badman

Josie Badman

I enjoy the social aspects of my apprenticeship, for example, holding meetings and helping the agents on cases. The units have been relevant to my job role, which helps me to ensure that I have the knowledge to bring to my workplace.

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Harvey's Insolvency & Turnaround Ltd

Meet our students Julius Baguisi

Julius Baguisi

The best thing about my apprenticeship is being given a project to manage and having an employer that is open to questions and helping me. More...

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OpenText (Micro Focus)

Meet our students Lily Canning

Lily Canning

During the T Level course, we have to complete 315 hours of work experience. It's allowed me to gain new skills, meet new people, develop an understanding of day-to-day operations in an office and try things I've never tried before. More...

T Level Management and Administration

Meet our students Natasha Mathias

Natasha Mathias

I love the freedom I’ve been given in my office environment to work and develop. When I first started, I was given my own set of suppliers to manage and deal with. Since then, I’ve been able to confidently contact them and sort out payments, queries etc. I also enjoy how everything I learn in college reflects my role in the office, helping me to further develop my skills.

Accounting Apprentice
Donnington Valley Group Ltd

Meet our students Rabya Oli

Rabya Oli

The aspect I enjoy the most about my course is the real-life experiences we get. More...

T Level Management and Administration

Meet our students Tom Fountain

Tom Fountain

This course hands us many different life and business-based skills that will aid us in most career paths that we choose, such as becoming an entrepreneur, real estate and many more. I personally want to pursue a career in real estate, hence why this course is ideal for me. More...

T Level Management and Administration

Meet our students Will Sandell

Will Sandell

I really liked the look of the T Level course when I came in on my induction day and my induction week. I want to make quite a lot of money when I'm older, and I thought that business is a good way to do that. More...

T Level Foundation Year: Management and Administration

  • Description

    This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.

    Examples of roles as a Professional accounting or tax technician include, but are not limited to:

    • Assistant auditor
    • Assistant management accountant
    • Assistant financial accountant
    • Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
    • Commercial analyst
    • Payroll manager
    • Senior bookkeeper
    • Senior financial officer
    • Tax investigations officer
    • Personal tax assistant
    • Business tax assistant

    An apprenticeship is a genuine job and under all circumstances an apprentice will be employed from day one. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

  • Entry Requirements

    Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, living in England and have no upper age limit. Any vacancies will clearly state what the entry requirements are for the job role being advertised. There will be different entry requirements depending on the company and role.

    Candidates should have a willingness to learn independently and apply learning in their current workplace. Access to a computer and basic IT skills are essential to complete assignments and other elements of the programme.

  • Qualification
    Apprenticeship Standard: ST0003 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician

    AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4

  • Progression

    The Professional accounting or tax technician standard allows student registration with a number of UK professional bodies in this sector. If a candidate seeks to become a member of a professional body there may be other requirements specific to the relevant professional body, which may be taken as part of, or alongside, the Apprenticeship at the employer's and candidate's discretion.

    Completion of the professional accounting or tax technician apprenticeship may lead to the candidate receiving credits towards the completion of the Professional accountant or tax apprenticeship or chartered Accountancy or taxation qualifications provided by the relevant professional bodies. Completion of the professional accounting or tax technician apprenticeship may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

  • Assessment

    Through their apprenticeship, apprentices gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills they need for their job and career. Apprentices will have their skills, knowledge and behaviours evaluated at the end of their apprenticeship by taking an end-point assessment (EPA). This is known as synoptic assessment.

  • Home Study

    The apprentice is expected to study through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. The time spent on off-the-job training should be at least 20% and should be included as part of working hours. The employer must allow time to complete the apprenticeship within the working hours, however, some homework may be set by College Tutors or Development Coaches.

  • Work Placement

    This is a work-based programme and is studied as part of an apprenticeship.

  • Fees and Additional Costs

    If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, you will not have to fund your own tuition, it is your employer and the government who cover the fees. If you are over 25, you may be asked to contribute towards the cost of your training, but it depends on your employer. If you do have to contribute to the cost of training, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

    The cost of training an apprentice is dependent on their age and whether or not the business pays the Apprenticeship Levy. There are a range of different grants and incentives available to employers. Contact us for up-to-date information and advice on the funding support available.

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