I want to earn while I learn
See why an accounting apprenticeship is the answer
I want to earn while I learn
See why an accounting apprenticeship is the answer
An Accounting apprenticeship is your tried and tested route to an exciting professional career in finance and accounting. You’ll get the opportunity to learn a business from the bottom up, earning while you learn, and gaining the fundamental skills your employer needs. And what’s more, you can also gain the highly established, industry recognised AAT accounting qualifications at the same time.
How do accounting apprenticeships actually work?
Accounting apprenticeships provide you with the practical skills and knowledge needed in the work place through hands-on experience, while combining with the AAT accounting qualifications to give you the theory behind the skills. The Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship (Level 2) incorporates the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification as a mandatory requirement of the on-programme learning (OPL). This apprenticeship is the perfect starting place to give you a solid grounding in the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to assist a finance team.
If your accounting skills are a little more advanced, you could consider the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship v1.2 (Level 3), this incorporates the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification as a mandatory element of your OPL, introducing you to complex accounting techniques and knowledge. If you are even more advanced, then you could consider the Professional Accounting Technician (Level 4) apprenticeship, this will give you the opportunity to develop complex skills and if you wish to incorporate the AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians qualification, further broadening your theoretical knowledge.
By completing your accounting apprenticeship with AAT, you’ll be sure to gain all the knowledge and skills required by employers, while having the opportunity to achieve an internationally recognised qualification at the same time.
Take a look back at pages 10 to 12 to find out more about what you’ll learn on the qualifications within your apprenticeship.
What are the benefits to me?
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A great alternative to university with university fees still on the up, an apprenticeship provides you with a debt-free, direct route into employment.
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Start earning from day one – and you’ll also get the same benefits as an employee, including holiday allowance.
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Develop on-the-job skills combining work experience with study. An apprenticeship means you’ll qualify with a well-rounded set of skills and experience that will make you a highly sought-after employee.
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Achieve professional accounting qualifications – having the opportunity to study an AAT qualification alongside your apprenticeship means you’ll gain an internationally recognised qualification, while demonstrating to employers you have the practical skills they need.
"My experience with AAT so far has been amazing. Apprenticeships are a different path, which often people overlook, but I’m glad I did it. I started my apprenticeship with Microsoft at Level 3 and it gave me the fundamentals of accountancy that I need and so much knowledge and confidence to grow in my role."
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