The University of Chichester is launching a brand new Degree Apprenticeships programme - Accounting Finance Manager

This three year apprenticeship programme will give a firm grounding in the principles of accountancy, business finance, auditing and taxation, enabling the management and implementation of processes and systems. The apprenticeship aligns with Institute of Financial Accountants for Intermediate Level. The fact that this apprenticeship aligns with Institute of Financial Accountants for Intermediate Level means that learners can apply for an exemption from the ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA if they wish to pursue a professional qualification as a qualified accountant.

Apprentices will study modules aligned to six main topics:

•  Accounting (financial and management accounting)
• Taxation
• Operations and strategic management
• Finance
• Information systems
• Auditing

The modules delivered will be organised as outlined below:

	Structure diagram (Please include optional modules)
Level 4	Induction
S1	Working with Others and Personal Development	Business Information Systems
S2	Management and Organisations	Accounting skills
	S1	Operational Strategy	Financial reporting
Level 5
S2	Project Management	Business taxation
S1	Work Based Project and Portfolio Preparation	Business finance
	S2	Leadership and Leading People	Introduction to cyber security
Level 6
S1	Audit & assurance	Data analytics
S2	Work Based Learning Portfolio	Capstone Work Based Project
		End Point Assessment

 

The Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship is a part-time programme designed specifically to cater for the needs of employees working in the accounts/finance department of an organisation or a professional accountancy firm. The broad purpose of the occupation is to manage and implement accounting, finance systems and processes that support decision-making in-line with strategy by applying technical and technological knowledge and skills to all aspects of accounting and finance within their organisation. 

The programme aims to equip degree apprentices to understand the nature of the organisations in which they work, the roles they are called upon to play, and how they might enhance their own performance in pursuit of their chosen careers. Therefore, the Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship offers a mix of academic and vocational/professional study that encourages apprentices to develop within their work environment and to be reflective, lifelong learners whilst embedding employability throughout the programme delivery. On successful completion apprentices are awarded a BA (Hons) Accounting Finance Manager Degree.

The University of Chichester is planning to launch this apprenticeship programme in February 2024. The programme can be funded through the apprenticeship levy, or can be co-funded between the employer and the government. Most small and medium-sized businesses will pay only 5% of the cost of the programme.

The University is looking to gauge the initial level of interest in this programme prior to its formal launch in the New Year.

If you are interested in finding out more about this programme please contact Andrew Adams, Business Development Manager at the University of Chichester (a.adams@chi.ac.uk), the University’s Apprenticeships team at apprenticeships@chi.ac.uk or by calling 01243 816000.