Accounting (T Level)

T Level Technical Qualification in Accounting (Assistant Accountant)

(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)

Are you ready to take the first step towards a career in accounting?

T Level Accounting at CTK Emmanuel has been developed in collaboration with industry professionals to equip you with the technical skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to succeed in the accountancy sector.

This Technical Qualification aligns to the Payroll Administrator and Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeships and, therefore, supports progression to entry-level job opportunities in accountancy and payroll.

CONTENT

Over two years, you’ll build a strong understanding of accountancy principles and practice. Topics include:

The business environment
Careers within the finance and accounting professions
Regulation
Professionalism and ethics/equality, diversity and inclusion
Security and risk
Professional services
Fundamentals of law
Fundamentals of financial accounting
Technology
Data driven innovation/analytics and design thinking
Research skills
Project/change management and administration
Fundamentals of financial accounting (accounting pathway content).

The Core Skills are assessed through the Employer Set Project. The Core Skills for this Core Component are:

● Research and analyse using primary and secondary sources

● Work independently and collaboratively with others as part of a team

● Problem solve, determining and utilising different investigation techniques

● Communicate effectively, articulating the problem and potential solutions

You’ll also complete a minimum 45-day industry placement with a real employer, giving you valuable hands-on experience in financial settings—such as assisting with accounts preparation, using finance software, and supporting audits. You’ll learn from experienced tutors and accounting professionals both on-site and in the workplace, helping you gain the confidence and skills needed for a successful career.

CAREER PATHWAYS IN ACCOUNTING

Job roles could include:

● Payroll administrator

● Payroll junior

● Payroll officer

● Payroll clerk

● Assistant accountant

● Trainee accounting assistant

● Account clerk

● Cashier finance assistant

● Purchase ledger clerk

Alternatively, students could progress to the Level 3 Payroll Administrator or Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship to develop and gain certification of their occupational competence, or they could progress to higher-level Apprenticeships such as the Level 4 Professional Accountant or Taxation Technician depending on their skills or experience. Where students prefer a more academic route, they could progress to relevant degree programme, Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND).