Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
Barnsley College University Centre

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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 4

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University Campus Barnsley

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SEP-25

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24 months

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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 4

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University Campus Barnsley

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SEP-25

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24 months

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COURSE OVERVIEWIndividuals in the role of a Professional Accounting/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 ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting/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. 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/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 and Business Tax Assistant.

You will be assessed through on programme assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviour outcomes on-route to final synoptic end point assessment consisting of:

  • A synoptic end-test covering the knowledge and skills gained throughout the on- programme stage and detailed in the standard.
  • A portfolio and reflective discussion which will comprise of a range of evidence produced in the workplace to show that you have met the knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed in the standard. The reflective discussion will be a structured interview to examine this evidence and the learner journey in more detail.

The Professional Accounting/Tax Technician standard allows student registration with a number of UK Professional Bodies in this sector. Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may lead to you receiving credits towards the completion of the Professional Accountant/Tax Apprenticeship or Chartered Accountancy/Taxation qualifications provided by the relevant professional bodies.

Completion of the Professional Accounting/Tax Technician Apprenticeship may also result in credits being awarded towards relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

The entry requirements for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer, but may typically be five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher including English and maths. It is desirable that you have English and maths at grade C or above but this is not essential as Functional Skills are delivered as part of the apprenticeship programme.

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England

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.

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Barnsley College University Centre
PO Box No 266 Church Street Barnsley S70 2YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southend Central  0.1 miles away

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