Advance your finance career with practical, industry-recognised training.
Take the next step in your accounting journey with our AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. This programme is ideal for individuals who have completed a Level 2 qualification or who are already working in a finance role and want to deepen their technical knowledge and take on greater responsibility within an organisation.
This apprenticeship develops advanced accounting skills, supporting progression into more senior finance positions.
✅ The Details
Qualification: AAT Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Duration: 18 months plus 3 months EPA period
Delivery: One day per 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 complete quarterly progress reviews
Assessment: An End Point Assessment (EPA) will assess your knowledge, skills and behaviours following completion of the on-programme learning
✅ Who is it for?
• Learners progressing from AAT Level 2 Finance Assistant
• Individuals working in finance roles seeking promotion
• Accounts Assistants looking to develop advanced accounting skills
• Employers wanting to upskill existing finance staff
✅ What you’ll learn
This programme builds technical competence and professional confidence through structured learning and workplace application.
Core topics include:
• Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Tax Processes for Businesses
• Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance
You will apply your learning directly within your workplace, developing real commercial awareness and technical accuracy.
✅ Entry Requirements
• Ideally completion of AAT Level 2 Finance Assistant Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Relevant workplace experience may be considered
• GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English must be achieved prior to EPA
• Focus Training offers free personalised Functional Skills support alongside the Apprenticeship if required
✅ Common Job Roles Include
• Assistant Accountant
• Accounts Supervisor
• Senior Finance Assistant
• Payroll Supervisor
• Tax Assistant
✅ Progression Opportunities
Upon successful completion, learners can progress to:
• AAT Professional Accountant Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Senior finance or supervisory roles within their organisation
This qualification provides a strong foundation for long-term career development in accounting and finance.
✅ Costs
• This is a government-funded initiative: Apprentices are not required to pay for their training
• Employers with a wage bill under £3 million contribute 5% of the training cost
• The funding band for this Apprenticeship is £8,000 (employer contribution £400 + VAT where applicable)
• Employers recruiting a 16–21 year old Apprentice are exempt from the employer contribution
• Employers receive a £1,000 government incentive for Apprentices aged 16–18
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✅ Ready to Apply?
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