Professional accounting technician

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Legal, finance and accounting

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working as an accountant for an accounting practice or other organisation.

Process sales, purchase, and nominal ledger transactions accurately

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports

Reconcile bank accounts, control accounts, and supplier statements

Submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements

Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit evidence packs

Produce budget vs actual variance reports and explain key differences

Respond to financial queries from budget holders and management

Double-entry bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records

Preparing management accounts including profit and loss and balance sheets

Tax fundamentals including VAT, corporation tax, and personal tax

Budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management techniques

Payroll processing and employer compliance with PAYE and NI regulations

Using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks effectively

Financial reporting, reconciliations, and preparing accounts for audit

Ready to look for a place?

See live Professional accounting technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.