Assistant Accountant Professional Qualification

At the end of the course, the professional will be able to carry out all the basic tasks involved in the company's accounting information:

- collect, check and record all the commercial, social and tax documents needed to keep the accounts in compliance with regulations and the chart of accounts.

- check, justify and rectify the accounts for all current operations.

- collect the elements required to calculate the payroll each month, ensure that they are taken into account when drawing up pay slips and prepare the employee's administrative documents.

- draw up the VAT return and carry out the digital return, present a management chart according to the needs of the decision-maker.

- prepare the elements required to draw up the annual summary documents (income statement and balance sheet and determine the regularisations at the end of the accounting period and the annual closing operations.

- master and use a digital and dematerialised environment and use dedicated applications offered by integrated commercial and accounting management software.

- follow regulatory developments and carry out regular accounting monitoring.

The course is organised into several skill modules, allowing for step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical exercises and assessment sessions to promote practical and progressive learning.

BC01 - Carrying out day-to-day accounting tasks

• Managing the administration and accounts for customers
• Managing the administration and accounts for suppliers
• Managing the administration and accounts for cash flow operations

BC02 -Preparing periodic accounting tasks

• Manage the administrative, accounting and tax aspects of VAT returns
• Manage payroll variables and parameters
• Present and submit dashboards

BC03 -Assist with year-end accounting operations

• Process fixed assets and marketable securities
• Process stock, trade receivables and trade payables
• Process loans and the allocation of profits

Cross-functional skills for the role

• Communicate
• Comply with rules and procedures
• Utilise digital environments
• Ability to keep knowledge and skills up to date in relation to accounting, social security, collective agreement and tax regulations
• Implement accounting procedures and check the compliance of accounting outputs

Throughout the programme, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor the learning to each individual’s needs.

A work placement also enables participants to develop professional skills in a real-world setting.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional assignments and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, work-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, practical scenarios and collaborative activities enable learning in conditions that closely resemble the real working world.

• Professional qualification from the Ministry of Labour Level 4

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP37121, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

Year 11, 12 or equivalent.

Has basic knowledge of accounting, is interested in business life and has a positive outlook.

16 people

• Mixed training

• Personalised course
• Group lessons
• Combined face-to-face and distance learning
• Services provided face-to-face and/or remotely
• Classroom examination

• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Plateforme Learning Management System
• Unmarked room with video projector

Assessment prior to the start of the training programme.

Interviews and remedial support with the educational advisor and/or the company liaison officer during the training programme.

Feedback on participants’ satisfaction during and at the end of the training programme.

For participants with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support from the disability support officer.

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Equivalences and progression pathways: to be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the candidate’s background: Following a Professional Certificate in Assistant Accountancy (a state-recognised professional qualification, generally Level 4 – equivalent to the baccalaureate), several career paths or progression options are available. Direct entry into the workforce: The qualification provides access to roles such as: Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, Administrative and Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, and Management Assistant in SMEs. Further study in accounting and management: It is possible to progress to higher-level qualifications: BTS in Accounting and Management (BTS CG) Professional qualification in Accounting and Tax Management (baccalaureate + 3 years) DUT / BUT in Business and Public Administration Management (GEA), subject to application review Bachelor’s degree in accounting or management at certain institutions. Other related courses Depending on career plans: Vocational Training Certificate (TP) in Payroll Management; BTS in SME Management; courses in administration or management. Career progression with experience After several years: Accountant; Accounting Manager; Assistant Management Controller; Administrative Manager in a small organisation.

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

Trainers experienced in individualising learning.

For this professional qualification, ongoing assessments (ECF) are organised throughout the course to evaluate the candidate’s progress and their mastery of professional skills.

The final examination takes place before a two-member examination panel comprising professionals from the sector. It comprises a professional role-play and an interview based on the professional portfolio (DP), which highlights the experience and skills developed by the candidate.

The final examination takes place within two months of the end of the training course.

The examination panel validates all or part of the Professional Qualification. In the event of partial validation, the professional competence certificates (CCP) (or competence modules) obtained are valid for a period of five years.

The candidate may subsequently complete the missing modules to obtain the Professional Qualification in its entirety.

Positioning test by appointment.

Interview by appointment.

Training is available between 15 and 45 days before the start of the course, depending on the funding body. Please contact us.

Apprenticeship training: Training is accessible within a minimum of 48 hours subject to validation of your application and the position in the company (diploma compliance) and this until the end of the 1st month of the start of the action.

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To perform the following duties in small and medium-sized companies and public accounting firms:

• Accounting assistant
• Accounting firm assistant
• Accounting firm associate
• Accountant
• Accounts receivable
• Accountant payable
• Treasury accountant
• Specialised accountant
• Accounting technician

In a small company, the sole accountant is in charge of all work under the authority of the head of the company and usually the supervision of a chartered accountancy firm.

Access for people with disabilities

Catering

Transport

- learning activities based as closely as possible on the conditions in which the profession is practised.

- a personalised pathway at the heart of a group learning system.

- validation throughout the support pathway based on and programmed according to the progress made by each individual.

- preparation for the final professional placement test thanks to numerous professional micro or macro simulations.

2025 intake

Satisfaction rate: 71.5% of the 7 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Pass rate: 71.4% out of 7 people who sat the exam

Employment rate in the targeted profession: 12.5%

Rate of progression to further study: 12.5%

Dropout rate during the course: 22.2%

Overall employment rate: 12.5%