Overview of the Level 4 apprenticeship
The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship trains you to understand the structure and functions of different businesses; as well as create, verify and review accurate financial information.
You will cover all the relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and be able to use their knowledge of business systems, processes and standard accounting practices to analyse financial information and make recommendations to your employer.
Qualification overview
The apprenticeship is made up of:
- The first three modules and exams of the Applied Knowledge level of ACCA Qualification (which make up ACCA’s globally recognised Diploma in Accounting and Business)
- Foundations in Professionalism online module
- End-point assessment made up of the Technician Role Simulation (TRS) exam and a portfolio and reflective statement
On completion, you will gain the Diploma in Accounting and Business as well as the Apprenticeship award.
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What do you study?
- Business and Technology: Has a strong focus on financial technology including cloud computing, blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data and data analytics – as well as the risks related to data from cyber-attacks.
- Management Accounting: Techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance.
- Financial Accounting: The underlying principles of financial accounting, and technical proficiency in double-entry accounting techniques.
- Foundations in Professionalism: An online interactive module covering professionalism, ethics and personal effectiveness.
Core skills
Alongside the technical studies and exams are the knowledge, skills and behaviours. These are a core part of the apprenticeship that you will develop and need to demonstrate as part of the end-point assessment.
- Knowledge: Technical knowledge, business awareness, ethical standards, regulation and compliance, systems and process.
- Skills: Analysis, communication, leadership, planning and prioritisation, producing quality and accurate information, teamwork and collaboration, and use of systems and processes.
- Behaviours: Adaptability, adding value, ethics and integrity, proactivity, professional scepticism.
Assessment
Our on-programme assessments for the apprenticeship include:
- An on-demand, online exam for each module studied.
- An end-point assessment made up of the Technician Role Simulation (TRS) exam and a Portfolio & Reflective Statement
The Technician Role Simulation (TRS) exam assesses the application of knowledge, skills and behaviours through a case study that reflects a typical accounting technician role.
The TRS exam also provides a smooth bridge to the Level 7 apprenticeship by helping you develop the professional skills and behaviours essential to achieving ACCA membership and a successful accountancy career.
You must also submit a Portfolio (which includes your training log) and Reflective Statement (PRS) for review by ACCA
Course duration
The programme takes a minimum of 12 months to complete. Most apprentices complete it in 12-18 months. The only time limit is that you must complete your end-point assessment 12 months after taking your previous exam. This will be agreed between you and your employer.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, but you must have GCSE passes in English and Maths when you sit the end-point assessment. Employers may also set their own additional entry criteria.
Cost
There is no cost to you - all fees and costs are covered by the employer and government
How to get started
To do an apprenticeship you need to have a job. You can search for vacancies on ACCA Careers – our global employability site. Alternatively, if you’re already working speak to your employer doing the ACCA L4 apprenticeship
After the apprenticeship
Once you have completed the Level 4 apprenticeship, you can continue your journey to ACCA chartered certified status and membership by completing the ACCA Qualification or the ACCA Professional Accountant Apprenticeship – Level 7.
Contact us
If you have any queries about the Level 4 apprenticeship please contact us at apprenticeships@accaglobal.com
Alternatively, you can register your interest.
