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Accountancy Apprenticeship Level 2 (September 2026 Entry)
This apprenticeship provides you with the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours you will need to be a successful Accounts or Finance Assistant.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 15 months
- Start Date - September
- Where - Huddersfield Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
An Accounts or Finance Assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business. The Accounts or Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of Accountants with junior accounting duties.
On the apprenticeship, you will work towards an AAT qualification that will lay down a foundation of knowledge needed to thrive in an accounting role.
During this apprenticeship, you will progress through five key areas of this qualification, including book keeping transactions, book keeping controls, using accounting software, elements of costing and working effectively in finance.
You will also have the opportunity to put these skills into practise with at least 12 months of workplace experience in the industry, taking on tasks such as basic costing, controlling accounts and journals and gaining an insight into the banking system.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
GCSE English and maths grade 4 or above.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviour outcomes throughout the course. Apprentices will be required to pass the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) as part of the apprenticeship standard prior to the end point assessment.
Course Progression
Higher level apprenticeship
Other apprenticeship or progression into an appropriate job role
Career Progression
This apprenticeship can help you become a sales ledger clark, an accounts assistant or a finance assistant.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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