Accounting Assistant (CA)

The Accounting Assistant programme prepares students for entry-level accounting roles in companies or chartered accountancy firms. It provides the skills required to handle day-to-day accounting transactions, administrative and financial follow-up, as well as the preparation of periodic and year-end procedures, under the supervision of an accounting manager or chartered accountant.

This qualification is a gateway to careers in accounting and a solid foundation for progressing to higher-level accounting roles.

• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions
• Manage customer, supplier and treasury accounts
• Prepare VAT returns
• Collect and submit payroll variables
• Produce simple performance dashboards
• Contribute to year-end accounting procedures

• Apprenticeship (12 months) — Rhythm: 3 weeks in company / 1 week at the training centre
• Continuing education (5 months) — Intensive programme with a mandatory 6-week placement in a company

• Level 3 recommended (CAP/BEP) or professional experience
• Interest in accounting and management
• Basic proficiency with IT tools

• Theoretical and practical lessons
• Professional case studies
• Practical work on accounting software
• Professional simulations
• Individual coaching

• Professional simulation
• Technical interview
• Final interview with the jury
• Professional portfolio

• Accounting assistant
• Assistant accountant
• Junior accountant
• Accounting clerk
• Management assistant

• Titre Professionnel Gestionnaire Comptable et Fiscal (level 5)
• Other programmes in accounting and management

Programme accessible to people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be implemented in coordination with the Fortitude Academy disability officer.

• Professional, field-oriented programme
• Small class sizes for enhanced support
• Strong employability in companies and accountancy firms