COPA Apprenticeships is a trading name of North Wales Training, an independent training provider owned by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM), one of the largest further education providers in the UK.
COPA Apprenticeships
Mochdre Business Park
St David's House
Colwyn Bay
LL28 5HB
Tel: 01492 543 431
Email:
enquiries@copaapprenticeships.com
This level 4 apprenticeship is ideal for those wanting to further their accounting training or become a fully qualified accounting technician. Apprentices will also gain a professional qualification, the Professional Diploma in Accounting, essential for anybody wanting a career in finance.
L2 Maths & English
Typically, 18 months + End Point Assessment
Individual employers will identify entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training or other criteria. Most candidates will have Level 2 maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above), ideally as part of five GCSE A-C/4-9 grades or other comparable qualifications. Apprentices without English or Maths atLevel 2 must achieve this prior to the completion of the apprenticeship.
Assistant Auditor
Assistant Management Accountant
Assistant Financial Accountant
Accounts Payable and Expenses Supervisor
Commercial Analyst
Payroll Manager
Senior Bookkeeper
Senior Finance Officer
Tax Investigations Officer
Personal Tax Assistant
Business Tax Assistant
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.
Each and every business is different, which is why we offer a range of delivery options - face-to-face support, online learning and residential modules. All are designed to meet the requirements of the specific apprenticeship standard and professional qualification - ensuring each apprentice develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours specified. E-portfolio systems will be used from sign-up through to completion to minimise the use of paper, allowing our Business Coaches to track learner progress on an ongoing basis to achieve timely completions.
This apprenticeship can be used as a student registration with a number of UK professional bodies in this sector. After completing the Professional Diploma in Accounting as part of the apprenticeship, candidates can apply for professional status. The professional body, such as AAT, will have some other requirements for membership, including work experience, which they will advise. There are numerous progression opportunities from this apprenticeship including further studies with a chartered accountancy body.
Knowledge and understanding of the core elements of double entry book keeping and accounting standards enable accountants to create and report financial information to the users of accounts.
A Professional Accounting Technician will understand and/or validate the accounting standards for basic accounts preparation and/or the drafting of financial statements.
Depending on their role they will also have specialist knowledge in other aspects of accounting, for example management accounting and tax accounting.
A Professional Tax Technician will be required to have knowledge and understanding of the core elements of personal and business taxation and accounting principles.
They will be required to prepare tax calculations, prepare government forms, understand and comply with filing deadlines, and document client paperwork.
Depending on their role they will also have specialist knowledge in other areas of taxation, for example Business Compliance, VAT, Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates and Corporate Tax.
Financial information is an outcome of an organisation's activities in the industries and environments in which it operates. In its simplest form, financial information reflects the transactions arising from the purchase and sale of products and services.
A Professional Accounting/Tax Technician will understand the industries and environments in which an organisation operates, including customer and supplier needs, in order to create and/or validate and/or report financial information.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental to the role of all finance professionals as they often independently verify financial information that affects individuals and institutions that are separate from the management of an organisation.
A Professional Accounting/Tax Technician will understand and apply the relevant Ethical Standards to their own behaviour and appropriately challenge the actions of others where they do not meet these standards.
Accounting and Tax are governed by a series of standards and regulations which must be applied where relevant.
A Professional Accounting/Tax Technician will be able to understand and apply professional standards and legal regulations to an organisation's financial information, and to comply with the fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care and confidentiality
Financial information is created, verified and reported via a combination of systems and processes, such as accounting/tax systems, internal control systems and IT systems.
An understanding of these systems and processes is fundamental to an accountant’s ability to perform their role.
A Professional Accounting/Tax Technician will be able to understand and evaluate an organisation’s systems and processes and make recommendations for improvement, as appropriate.
Depending on their role they may also have a basic understanding of external and internal audit’s function in giving assurance over these systems and processes.
Understand the systems and processes of the organisation sufficiently, as applicable to the role. Proficient in the IT systems applicable to the role.
Have a look at some of our other Finance apprenticeships. Or view all the apprenticeships offered by COPA Apprenticeships.
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