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Accounting Apprenticeships for Employers
Accounting apprenticeships are a great way to upskill your workforce at little to no cost to your business.
These courses give your employees practical, hands-on experience in a real working environment while developing valuable skills in finance, problem-solving, and attention to detail. It’s an ideal route if they enjoy working with numbers, want to build a professional career, and prefer earning while learning towards a recognised qualification.
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (AAT Level 3)
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (AAT)
Duration
Location of Study
The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is at Level 3 – equivalent to A-levels – and will equip apprentices with skills and knowledge that can be directly applied in their roles.
This apprenticeship will prepare apprentices for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping and basic costing principles. Apprentices will then move on to mastering more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with regular sessions with a college tutor, referred to as Online and On Campus.
Start dates are available throughout the year.
Skills Gained
This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. Apprentices will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, preparing financial statements, management accounting, tax processes and business awareness.
This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3. The structure allows learners to achieve the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 3 Diploma in Accounting as their on-programme learning. This internationally recognised AAT qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
The Level 3 apprenticeship covers a range of key areas, including:
- Financial accounting: preparing financial statements
- Management accounting techniques
- Tax processes for businesses
- Business awareness
Learners will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what they learn on the course to the wider industry context.
Training Structure & Time Commitments
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.
Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop – meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Lessons are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further.
Apprentices will be expected to spend 5-6 hours a week working on VLE-related activities.
On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations. This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.
Candidate Suitability
Prospective apprentices would typically have already achieved a GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) at grade 4/C in English and Maths.
Assessment Method
The AAT course is assessed through computer-based assessments for each unit.
The end-point assessment for the apprenticeship consists of a synoptic multiple choice test and a professional discussion.
Progression
On successful completion of this course, learners can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications via apprenticeship training or through part-time courses (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).
The skills and knowledge gained throughout this qualification will qualify them for roles including Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Control Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk.
Funding & Costs
If you’re a large company, you can fund the course using your apprenticeship levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%, or 100% depending on the age of the apprentice. To find out more click here.
Interested in offering this as an apprenticeship?
Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship (AAT Level 2)
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (AAT)
Duration
Location of Study
The Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship is at Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs – and will equip apprentices with skills and knowledge that can be directly applied in their roles.
This apprenticeship is ideal for team members who assist with financial tasks and undertake junior accounting duties. Apprentices will learn foundation bookkeeping and accounting software skills.
This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and combines online learning with regular sessions with a college tutor, referred to as Online and On Campus.
Start dates are available throughout the year.
Skills Gained
This qualification will prepare apprentices for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in accountancy – covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and the principles of accounting software.
This apprenticeship standard is at Level 2. The structure allows learners to achieve the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 2 Certificate in Accounting as their on-programme learning. This internationally recognised AAT qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.
The Level 2 apprenticeship covers a range of key areas, including:
- Introduction to bookkeeping
- Principles of bookkeeping controls
- Principles of costing
- The business environment
Learners will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what they learn on the course to the wider industry context.
Training Structure & Time Commitments
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.
Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop – meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Lessons are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further. Apprentices will be expected to dedicate 3-6 hours a week working on VLE-related activities.
On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations. This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.
Candidate Suitability
Prospective apprentices would typically have already achieved a GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) at grade 4/C in English and Maths.
Assessment Method
The AAT course is assessed through computer-based assessments for each unit.
The end-point assessment for the apprenticeship consists of an interview and a knowledge test.
Progression
On successful completion of this course, learners can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications via apprenticeship training or through part-time courses (Level 3 and then on to Level 4).
The skills and knowledge learners gain throughout this qualification will qualify them for roles including Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Control Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk.
Funding & Costs
If you’re a large company, you can fund the course using your apprenticeship levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%, or 100% depending on the age of the apprentice. To find out more click here.
Interested in offering this as an apprenticeship?
Prefer to speak to someone?
Contact our team today.
Call – 01992 411 572
Email – apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk