Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
Our programme will equip your employees with the advanced skills, knowledge and behaviours that are essential for driving financial success within your organisation. Accounting apprenticeships give you access to structured, industry-recognised programmes that develop competent accounting technicians and deliver long-term value within your team.
Overview of the level 4 accounting apprenticeship
Progressing from the level 2 accounts assistant and the level 3 assistant accountant apprenticeships, professional accounting technicians work as accountants or bookkeepers within accounting practices, private businesses and public sector organisations.
- Level: 4
- Length: 19 months
- Modules: 10 (accountancy knowledge training is delivered alongside the modules)
- Exams: 5
- EPA organisation: AAT.
- Creating, verifying and reviewing accurate and timely financial information
- Meeting relevant ethical, professional and legal standards
- Using business systems and follow processes to undertake standard accounting and tax practices.
How it works
Planning
The apprentice will undertake an initial assessment, where they will have a review of their starting point and areas for development using our Profiler tool. The apprentice will also attend a launch visit to ensure that everything is in place and that they have a clear understanding of the journey ahead.
On programme
The apprenticeship entails modules and AAT knowledge units, which involve face-to-face online coaching visits with a dedicated Damar coach, group coaching sessions, expert-led workshops and independent learning activities. The modules are outlined below:
In addition, apprentices undertake AAT knowledge units:
- Business tax
- Personal tax
- Drafting and interpreting financial statements
- Applied management accounting
- Internal accounting systems and controls
For more information on wider learning and the support available, please see our main accounting apprenticeships page.
End-point assessment
After sign-off at the gateway meeting, the apprentice’s end-point assessment is conducted by AAT and includes a role simulation (AAT synoptic exam) and a structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence).
“Damar have always offered a flexible and supportive approach to our accounting apprenticeship programme, including supporting our specialised induction week, and offering bespoke learning options and intensive tutoring that sees apprentices take on a journey of real value and learning via our partnership working.”
Toni Carter
Apprenticeship and Raising Participation Co-ordinator
Rochdale Borough Council
Your organisation's future starts with Damar
For over four decades we’ve been a leading force in apprenticeships, driven by a belief in our ability to deliver significant, sustainable benefits for both individuals and organisations. We’re proud to create long-term value and increase productivity for our employer partners through upskilling new and existing staff.
Ready to bridge your skill gaps and develop your finance team? Get in touch with us today and explore how our tailored apprenticeships can empower your team.
Professional accounting technician FAQs
After level 4, apprentices often progress to chartered accountant status. Successful completion of the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (level 4) also grants generous exemptions with ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, ICAS and CIPFA. For those interested in management, our apprenticeships in leadership and management could also be progression opportunities.
Organisations that pay the apprenticeship levy are able to fund the training via their levy pot. Non-levy payers and SMEs can take advantage of government funding. Apprenticeships are 95-100% government-funded, depending on the apprentice’s age.
We understand that an apprenticeship is a significant investment, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. You will have a business development manager to support you with your strategic workforce goals, as well as help with practical issues such as reserving funds on your apprenticeship service account. Once on programme, the apprentice and their line manager have a dedicated coach who provides 1:1 support throughout the apprenticeship.
If we haven’t answered your question above, have a read of our employer FAQs for more information.
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