The Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician programme equips learners with advanced expertise in financial management, budgeting, taxation, and performance evaluation. Learners apply these skills using digital tools to deliver insight, accuracy, and strategic value to their organisations. The programme also reinforces ethical standards and professional judgement at a senior level.
Qualification Level
Level 4 – Higher ApprenticeshipTraining Duration
12 – 15 monthsTraining Method
Classroom & Online OptionsProgramme Length
15 – 18 monthsCoaching
Learning & Development MentorThis unit covers the organisational planning process, how budgeting can improve organisational performance, how to use techniques to aid short-term and long-term decision making and how to analyse and report on business performance.
This unit is concerned with the drafting, analysis and interpretation of financial statements of limited companies. This includes consolidated financial statements and awareness of a range of International Accounting Standards.
This unit will enable students to understand the role of an accounting function within an organisation and the importance of internal controls in minimising the risk of loss. Students will undertake an evaluation of an accounting system to identify weaknesses and assess impact.
This unit introduces the student to UK taxation relevant to businesses. It is about the computing of business taxation, preparation of tax returns and how taxation has an impact on the running of a business for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Learners will study capital allowances, taxation on capital gains and sales of shares.
This unit provides students with the underpinning theory on taxation, such as what makes for a fair and equitable taxation system. Students then explore three core areas of income that contribute to a taxpayer’s income tax liability: employment income, income from investments and from property.
The Level 2 Accounts Assistant programme provides the essential foundation in finance administration and accounting principles. Learners gain core skills in double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing,…
Qualification Level
Level 2 – Intermediate ApprenticeshipTraining Duration
12 monthsTraining Method
Classroom & Online OptionsProgramme Length
15 monthsCoaching
Learning & Development MentorThe Level 3 Assistant Accountant programme builds on the foundations of Level 2, introducing more advanced accounting practices including financial statements, VAT returns, management reporting,…
Qualification Level
Level 3 – Advanced ApprenticeshipTraining Duration
12 – 15 monthsTraining Method
Classroom & Online OptionsProgramme Length
15 – 18 monthsCoaching
Learning & Development Mentor