Level 4 Accounting Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standard: Professional Accounting Technician
Our Level 4 accounting apprenticeship provides a strong foundation in finance and the practical expertise to thrive in future roles and further study. Gain a professional qualification certificate or diploma level AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW, via an apprenticeship route.
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Apprenticeship overview
BPP’s Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship will help you learn how to apply your role within a business framework, understand the systems and processes used, as well as standard accounting practices.
This course provides fundamental financial skills that can lead to a wide variety of roles, so is an excellent way to explore accounting as a career.
A range of professional accountancy body options are available on the programme, so apprentices can work through official study papers alongside an apprenticeship to earn a recognised qualification.
Who is this programme for?
Our courses are for anyone looking to explore accounting as a career.
The Level 4 Accounting Apprenticeship would suit roles such as:
Assistant Auditor
Assistant Management Accountant
Assistant Financial Accountant
Where will the programme take you?
After completion, you can apply for membership to the relevant professional body, build a thriving career in a range of relevant job roles, and progress to our Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7 Apprenticeship to become a fully qualified Accountant.
Who’s eligible?
Eligibility is set by individual employers, but typically includes:
Grade C or above in at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics
ORSignificant work experience
To apply for Level 4 AAT, we strongly advise that you complete the Level 3 AAT qualification or apprenticeship first.
All apprentices must be employed in a role relevant to the programme to be eligible to apply.
Apprenticeship information
- Start Dates
- Regular start dates
- Application deadline
- 6 weeks before start date
- Study modes
- Face-to-face, online
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers.£12,000levy fundedFree for Learners
- Apprenticeship standard
- Professional Accounting Technician
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I am extremely proud that Mazars ranked 6th in the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers. Our ongoing partnership with BPP has given us an advantage in the delivery and continued success of our apprenticeship programmes, enabling our employees to have thriving careers because of their on the job learning experience.
Miranda SmithHead of Leadership and Executive Development - Forvis Mazars
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The Level 4 Accounting Apprenticeship courses are considered equivalent to completing the first year of a relevant degree.
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