AAT Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard 2.0
The new reformed Level 2 Apprenticeship Assessment plan for ST0608 Accounts or Finance Assistant v2.0 standard was approved and published on the 27 July 2026. The details of the apprenticeship standard and assessment plan can be found in the document linked below under Support resources.
- The AAT Level 2 apprenticeship has been developed using the ‘Qualification+’ model that combines the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification with a professional discussion.
- The redesigned professional discussion aims to feel more like a genuine workplace conversation. With clearly defined themes and helpful preparation guidance, apprentices will be able to confidently share their experiences, achievements and professional development journey.
Support resources
The below resources have been designed to assist with the delivery and completion of the apprenticeship.
Funding
The Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship is assigned to funding band 10, with a maximum funding value of £7,000
Funding for this apprenticeship will be administered and managed by the employer and spent with chosen training providers.
Delivery options
A full-time apprentice typically spends 12-15 months on-programme, in training before gateway to completion, working towards competence as an Accounts or Finance Assistant.
Gateway to Completion
There are two distinct components of the apprenticeship journey:
- On-Programme Learning (OPL), and
- the apprenticeship assessment.
Gateway to completion is the checkpoint at the end of an apprenticeship programme to ensure that the apprentice has completed all necessary requirements and is ready to receive their certificate.
