Accounting Apprenticeships

Accounting apprenticeships offer numerous benefits, including earning while you learn, gaining practical work experience, and obtaining nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships enhance your employability, provide opportunities for career progression, and often lead to permanent employment. Additionally, apprenticeships offer flexible learning options, allowing you to balance studies with work and personal commitments.

Apprenticeships are open to anyone 16 or older, living in England, and not in full-time education. Specific entry requirements vary by level and employer, typically requiring certain GCSEs, particularly in Maths and English. Degree holders can also undertake apprenticeships to gain accounting-specific skills.

Training combines on-the-job learning at the employer's site with off-the-job learning through a training provider or college, including classroom sessions, online learning, and self-study. Support includes guidance from employers, dedicated mentors, and training providers, ensuring successful completion.

 Apprenticeships are funded by the government and employers. Non-levy paying employers receive 95% of training costs from the government and pay the remaining 5%. Levy-paying employers use their apprenticeship levy contributions. Apprentices earn a salary, with the National Minimum Wage for apprentices applicable if under 19 or in the first year.

Apprentices gain nationally recognised qualifications:

• Level 2: Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
• Level 3: Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
• Level 4: Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
• Chartered Status: Chartered Accountant designation through CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA.