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  • Starts 1 September 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • Apprenticeship
  • PLR3UAA(APPO)
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  • Who is it for?

    Within this accountancy Apprenticeship there are various job roles which would be applicable such as:

    • Assistant Accountant
    • Trainee Accounting
    • Technician
    • Accounts Clerk
    • Cashier Finance Assistant
    • Purchase Ledger Clerk
    • Sales Ledger Clerk

    An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominantly either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Part of the role must involve assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements. In addition, the Assistant Accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.

  • Entry Requirements

    In order to complete this accounting Apprenticeship, you will be expected to complete an initial assessment in maths and English to ensure you are at a suitable level to work towards this qualification. To apply for this Apprenticeship, you must have obtained both Maths and English at a Grade 4 or above, prior to enrolment onto this course.

  • What does the course involve?

  • How is the course assessed?

    This accountancy Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road Campus on a day release basis once a week with exams throughout the year. In addition, you will be expected to produce a portfolio of work-based evidence which is reviewed in the workplace every 12 weeks with the College and your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to carry out your role effectively.

  • Additional Notes

    Previous convictions: Please note - when registering with AAT, you will need to declare whether you have any criminal convictions or had civil convictions against you. All declarations will be followed up by AAT. Serious convictions may result in you being barred from becoming an AAT registered student.

  • What do I do next?

    To be an apprentice, you will need an employer who can offer you a specific role relevant to this apprenticeship and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 653444 or email apprenticeships@shrewsbury.ac.uk

Accounting Courses

  • Accounting/Finance Assistant (Level 2 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Assistant Accountant (Level 3 Standard)

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    London Road Campus

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  • Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician (Level 4 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting

    Starts 2 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Bookkeeping Top Up Course

    Starts 5 February 2026

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting

    Starts 18 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping

    Starts 24 February 2026

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping

    Starts 2 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting

    Starts 11 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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Opportunities to find out more about the college

  • Open Evening 2025: London Road Campus #1
    23 October 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: English Bridge Campus #2
    6 November 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: Welsh Bridge Campus #2
    6 November 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Academic Tasters
    22 November 2025 - 9.00am-1.00pm Book
  • Vocational Tasters
    29 November 2025 - 9.00am-1.00pm Book
  • Past, Fast & Future Auto Show 2026
    16 May 2026 - 12.00pm-3.00pm Book