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 book-keepers within accounting practices, private businesses and public sector organisations.
- Level: 4
- Modules and exams: 5 apprenticeship modules and 5 AAT knowledge units
- EPA organisation: AAT.
- Preparing and maintaining financial reporting
- Co-ordinating accounting and finance input from colleagues
- Helping to identify key accounting risks and assisting in implementing strategies to mitigate them
- Communicating and presenting data to stakeholders.
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.
For more information on wider learning and the support available, please see our main accounting apprenticeships page.
Assessment
The assessment methods are still to be confirmed but are expected to involve:
- Role-scenario assessment (mostly likely in the form of an exam)
- A knowledge test, professional discussion, interview, portfolio or presentation.
The behaviours component of the standard will be assessed by the employer throughout the apprenticeship.
“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 exemptions with ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, ICAS and CIPFA.
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 one-to-one 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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