Apprenticeship – Programmes – Level 2 Finance Assistant
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Finance Assistant
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Guaranteed to ensure your people…
- Are confident they’ve gained a level of knowledge that can apply in any business setting.
Build trust, credibility and be recognised as a valued colleague
Greater confidence and self-belief means less stress
Gain better prospects and career development
The Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2
Every business needs people with a strong grasp of figures, but these days to be in demand you need to have the technical know-how to be able to input and report financial information using the latest software. Being able to provide senior management with accurate and timely reports and data analysis is crucial.
Whether you’ve already got basic skills or are venturing into the world of finance for the first time, this apprenticeship programme could be the catalyst to truly launch your career in accounting.
Programme Outline
Bookkeeping Transactions and Controls Part 1
In this module you will learn the processes and procedures involved in manual bookkeeping. Cover the double-entry system, the basics of VAT, checking invoices for accuracy, day books, general ledger, purchase ledger and sales ledger, prompt payment discount, petty cash books, balancing ledger accounts, and many other aspects of manual bookkeeping.
Bookkeeping Transactions and Controls Part 2
This intermediate will further develop your bookkeeping skills and you will learn the correct methods and techniques to be able to confidently manage the financial records of businesses and other organisations.
Sage 50 Accounts
You will learn how to convert your manual bookkeeping knowledge/skills to computerised accounts using this most popular software. The module will provide you with the tools to evaluate internal controls and to recommend improvements.
Principles of Costing
Provides an introduction to the principles of basic costing and builds a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required for more complex costing and management accounting. Learning about the importance of the costing system as a source of information that allows management to plan, make decisions and control costs.
You will learn to understand the key differences between costing and financial accounting from a business perspective.
The Business Environment
This module provides the knowledge and understanding of key business concepts and their practical application in the external and internal environment in which you work.
Gaining an understanding of the legal system and principles of contract law and about the wider issues impacting businesses, including the global economic environment in which it operates, how governments impact upon it, and the competitive nature of the global economy.
End Point Assessment (EPA)
With your training and portfolio complete, you are ready to take your EPA assessment. The knowledge test is computer based and your professional discussion (underpinned by your portfolio of evidence) will be conducted through an online meeting or face to face.
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