Perfect for beginners looking to start a career in finance
Start your journey into the world of accounting with our AAT Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. This entry-level programme is ideal for anyone with little or no prior experience in accountancy or bookkeeping. Whether you’re a school or college leaver, or currently working in a junior finance role, this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to thrive in the industry.
✅ The Details
Qualification: AAT Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship
Duration: 12 months plus 3 months EPA period
Delivery: One day a week hybrid classroom and/or online delivery in Redruth, Plymouth, Exeter or Bristol
Workplace support: Your designated Assessor will visit you in the workplace to support the development of your professional portfolio, and to complete your quarterly reviews
Assessment: An End Point Assessment (EPA) will review your knowledge, skills and behaviours following your period of learning.
✅ Who is it for?
- School or college leavers entering their first finance job
- Existing employees looking to upskill
- Junior staff working in finance or accountancy teams
✅What you’ll learn
You’ll gain a strong foundation in finance and accounting through a mix of classroom learning and on-the-job training. Topics include:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping.
- Principles of Bookkeeping Controls.
- Principles of Costings.
- The Business Environment.
✅ Entry requirements
- No formal qualifications are needed to start this Apprenticeship
- GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English qualifications will be required before EPA
- Focus Training offers free personalised support to achieve Functional Skills qualifications alongside the Apprenticeship programme if needed
✅ Common job roles include:
- Accounts Assistant
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Administrator
- Trainee Accountant
- Trainee Bookkeeper
This apprenticeship helps you to apply what you learn directly to your workplace responsibilities, giving you real-world experience and growing your confidence.
✅ Progression Opportunities
Once you complete your Level 2 Apprenticeship, you can continue your development with:
These next steps build on your skills and open the door to more senior positions.
✅ Costs
- This is a government-funded initiative: Apprentices are not required to pay for their training
- Employers with a wage bill of under £3 million may need to make a 5% contribution towards training costs
- The cost of this Apprenticeship is set at £6,000, with an employer contribution rate of £300 + VAT
- Employers recruiting an Apprentice aged 16-21 years old, will be exempt from paying the employer contribution
- If the Apprentice is aged 16-18 years old, employers will receive a £1,000 government incentive to be used towards training and salary costs
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✅ Ready to Apply?
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