Why choose an accounting apprenticeship?
Becoming an
apprentice ensures you have a place in our workforce and gives the best
foundation to learn about EBC Brakes from the bottom up. You will earn while
you learn and work towards your AAT Accounting Qualification. Completing an
apprenticeship will fast-track your career and you will move up the career
ladder quicker than a University graduate but without the debt associated with
attaining a degree. You will gain solid work experience while studying for an
industry recognised qualification at the same time. You will be paid
approximately £170 per week (this will be reviewed on a regular basis) while
you are an apprentice and your course fees will be paid by EBC Brakes. You will
also be entitled to paid annual leave.
Our accounting apprentices will be educated to A level standard or equivalent and have an interest in choosing accountancy as a career.
How does the AAT Accounting Apprenticeship work?
You will work a
minimum of 30 hours per week in our finance department and study an AAT
qualification at the same time by attending one day a week at a local college,
this may be in Northampton or Milton Keynes so you must be able to get there
independently. We are happy to look at other college locations if they would better
suit you. You will also become an AAT student member.
Outside of college term times, you will enhance your studies with hands-on training, working alongside our qualified finance team as you develop a thorough knowledge of working practises employed at EBC Brakes.
There is no upper age limit for applicants; as well as those educated to A Level or equivalent we would love to hear from those who may have already been working in a similar role.
What is AAT?
Where will the apprenticeship programme take you?
All apprentices will be given the opportunity to gain professional AAT accounting qualifications as well as training on our accounting software to ensure you have the skills to succeed and begin your financial career. Below are some of the roles that each apprenticeship level may lead to.
Year 1: Introductory Certificate in Accounting
The introductory level is where you will develop your skills in finance administration: basic costing principles, double-entry bookkeeping and purchase, sales and general ledgers.
The introductory certificate in accounting is made
up of five mandatory units:
- Basic costing
- Computerised accounting
- Working effectively in accounting and
finance
- Processing bookkeeping transactions
- Control accounts, journals and the
banking system
Job roles that intermediate apprentices may be
offered:
- Accounts Administrator
- Accounts Assistant
- Payroll Administrator
- Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
- Trainee Accounts Technician
Year 2: Intermediate Diploma in Accounting
The intermediate level will show you how to master more complex financial processes, including final accounts, reports and returns and professional ethics.
The intermediate diploma in accounting is made up of six mandatory units:
- Accounts preparation
- Prepare final accounts for sole traders
and partnerships
- Costs and revenues
- Professional ethics
- Indirect tax
- Spreadsheet software
Job roles that advanced apprentices may be offered:
- Assistant Accountant
- Purchase Ledger and Expenses Supervisor
- Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Credit Controller
- Finance Assistant
Years 3 & 4: Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Diploma in Business Skills
We hope all our apprentices achieve level 4. The higher apprenticeship is made up of two qualifications and will take two years to complete. The Advanced Diploma in Accounting will allow you to become proficient in delivering high level accounting tasks. You will learn financial team leader skills including financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.
The Advanced Diploma in Accounting is made up of
six units in total:
- Financial statements
- Budgeting
- Financial performance
- Internal controls and accounting
systems
You will also have the opportunity to choose two
specialist units to study. There are five options for these specialist areas
including:
- Business tax
- Personal tax
- External auditing
- Cash management
- Credit control
During your higher apprenticeship, you will
also study the Advanced Diploma in Business Skills, which focuses on
developing your essential business skills to support you in the working
environment.
The Advanced Diploma in Business Skills is made up of nine mandatory units:
- Working in teams
- Planning and delivering business
communication activities
- Evaluate and improve own performance in
a business environment
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Deliver a presentation
- Organising and facilitating meetings
and workshops
- Developing commercial awareness
- Managing project finances
Job roles that higher apprentices may be offered:
- Accounts Supervisor/Manager
- Purchase Ledger and Expenses Supervisor
- Assistant Financial Accountant
- Commercial Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Fixed Asset Accountant
- Payments and Billing Manager
- Group Accountant
What should you do next?
Apply for a place on our apprenticeship programme here by sending us your contact information and a brief outline of your qualifications and why you think the EBC Brakes Accounting Apprenticeship Programme is for you.