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Damar Training’s

Accountancy Apprenticeships

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Introduction to Damar

Who are Damar? Damar Training is a long established apprenticeship provider delivering on-site training on a national basis. We have worked with thousands of apprentices and many of the country’s leading employers.

What apprenticeships do we offer?Business Administration and Medical AdministrationCustomer ServiceAccountancyLegal ManagementTravel

Today’ s webinar representativesAlex Barker & Rachel Daley

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What we will be discussing today…

• An overview of apprenticeships• The different levels • Progression• Career opportunities

Please note that you are muted. To ask us questions, hover over the panel at the bottom of the screen and click on the chat function. You can ask us questions throughout the webinar and we will try our best to answer them at the end. This presentation will be emailed to you so you don’t have to worry

about writing everything down.

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Introduction to Apprenticeships

Being an apprentice means that you have a job that includes gaining recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst you are working and earning a wage.There are three types of apprenticeships:

• Intermediate Apprenticeships• Advanced Apprenticeships• Higher Apprenticeships

The current minimum salary for an apprentice is £3.40 per hour and they are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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Accountancy Apprenticeships

How are they delivered?Damar’s accountancy apprenticeships enable apprentices to develop specific technical knowledge, learning their profession in small interactive classrooms of no more than 10 students. Delivery of training is primarily classroom based, with employer release on a regular basis throughout the year to attend classes. Training is delivered by a well-established accounts team, one of which will be assigned as primary tutor.

Level Classes

2 2 weekly 9am -3pm (Tuesday or Wednesday)

3 2 weekly 9am - 3pm (Tuesday or Wednesday)

4 Weekly 1pm – 7pm (Thursday)

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Intermediate Apprenticeship

Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship in Accountancy– This will take approximately 12 months to complete although most students

progress automatically on to the next level and continue studies for 3-4 years– The Intermediate Apprenticeship (AAT Foundation certificate) is suitable for people

who are new to accounts or have not previously completed an accounts qualification. 

– Suitable job roles include:• Accounts Junior • Sales Ledger Clerk • Purchase Ledger Clerk

– If students have not already obtained good GCSEs in maths and English, there will be the opportunity to take Functional Skills examinations in maths and English.

– The apprenticeships are delivered via regular reviews and supported by 1:1 reviews as requested.

– Apprentices stay in touch with their trainer between visits by email and telephone. Their exam results are available for access 24/7 via their ‘MY AAT’ account.

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Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced (Level 3) Apprenticeship in Accountancy– This will take approximately 12 months to complete although most students progress automatically on

to the next level and continue studies for 3-4 years.– The Advanced Apprenticeship (Intermediate AAT Diploma) is suitable for staff who are progressing

from the foundation award or an equivalent qualification. The intermediate and advanced apprenticeships prepare students for junior and entry level roles, offering a solid foundation in finance administration.

– Suitable job roles include:• Purchase Ledger Senior • Accounts Assistant

– If students have not already obtained good GCSEs in maths and English, there will be the opportunity to take Functional Skills examinations in maths and English.

– The apprenticeships are delivered via regular reviews and supported by 1:1 reviews as requested. – Apprentices stay in touch with their trainer between visits by email and telephone. Their exam results

are available for access 24/7 via their ‘MY AAT’ account.

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Higher Apprenticeship

Higher (Level 4) Apprenticeship in Accountancy– The Higher Apprenticeship (AAT Technician Diploma) includes full AAT membership, including

the right to use the letters MAAT after your name. Full members of the AAT work in a wide range of semi-senior positions.

– Suitable job roles include:• Assistant Accountant • Trainee Accountant

– Higher apprenticeship comprises the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Level 4 Diploma in Business Skills. Higher apprentices can also choose from a range of optional units tailored to the workplace in areas such as auditing, credit control and cash management.

– The apprenticeships are delivered via regular reviews and supported by 1:1 reviews as requested.

– Apprentices stay in touch with their trainer between visits by email and telephone. Their exam results are available for access 24/7 via their ‘MY AAT’ account.

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10 reasons to do an accountancy apprenticeship

• Avoid university debt • Fast track to chartered accountancy • Start earning straight away • Excellent earning potential• Achieve professional AAT Accounting Qualifications • Develop practical on-the-job skills• Stay ahead of graduates• Gain professional MAAT status• Set up your own accountancy practice• Study at university

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Any questions?

Contact details:

Rachel Daley: 07960765997

Alex Barker: 07711556707