AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship | Plymouth


Advance your finance career with practical, industry-recognised training

Take the next step in your accountancy career with our AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, designed for individuals who already have some knowledge of finance—such as completing AAT Level 2—or are currently working in a junior accounting role.

Whether you’re progressing from college, returning to work, or upskilling in your current role, this apprenticeship will help you build confidence and technical expertise in core accounting tasks. Training is delivered weekly at our Plymouth centre, combining classroom learning with real workplace experience.

✅ Who Is It For?

This apprenticeship is ideal if you’re:

Looking to gain formal recognition for your skills and progress in your career

A school or college leaver with AAT Level 2

Already working in a junior finance position

🧾 Typical Job Roles

This qualification can lead to a variety of finance roles, including:

  • Assistant Accountant
  • Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Trainee Accounting Technician
  • Finance Officer

What You’ll Learn

You’ll build real-world experience while studying essential accounting subjects:

  • Advanced Bookkeeping
  • Final Accounts Preparation
  • Management Accounting: Costs
  • Indirect Tax
  • Ethics for Accountants (assessed at end-point)
  • Spreadsheets for Accounting (assessed at end-point)

These units help you develop the technical skills employers value, all while applying your learning in the workplace.

What Qualification Will I Gain?

You will achieve the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a highly respected qualification that prepares you for more senior positions or progression to Level 4.

🔄 Progression Opportunities

After completing this apprenticeship, many learners go on to:

Take on more senior roles in finance teams

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

📋 The Details

🔗 More about apprenticeship funding

Duration: 18 months, with End Point Assessment from month 12

Cost: £12,000 (Employer contribution: £400 + VAT)

Funding:

Employers with fewer than 50 staff hiring an apprentice aged 16–21 may be fully funded

Employers of 16–18-year-olds also receive a £1,000 government incentive

How It’s Delivered

  • Classroom: One day per week at our Plymouth training centre
  • Workplace: On-the-job training supported by workplace visits
  • Online: Your progress will be tracked using our digital portfolio system, OneFile

Support Throughout Your Apprenticeship

  • Classroom Tutor: David Jessop
  • Assessor/Trainer: Fay Huddy
  • Group Quality Manager: Michelle Pointer

End Point Assessment (EPA)

  • Assessment: Portfolio of evidence + professional discussion (worth 60%)
  • Grading:
    • Pass: 70%
    • Distinction: 90%

✅ Get Started

Take the next step in your finance career today.

📞 Call: 01752 348980
📧 Email: enquiries@thefocustraininggroup.com
💬 WhatsApp: 07516 276671
🌐 Web: www.thefocustraininggroup.com