Accountancy and Finance Apprenticeships
Explore Our AAT Award Winning Accounting & Finance Apprenticeships
Who can do these programmes?
A complete progression pathway from Level 2 through to full AAT qualification. Every programme is delivered by industry-trained accountants, and our AAT module pass rates consistently outperform UK and international pass rates.
The available apprenticeships within Accounts and Finance include:
Accounts Assistant Level 2
The perfect starting point for learners looking to gain AAT accreditation and benefit from our exceptionally high AAT exam pass rates. Learning includes the AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate which provides learners with a strong foundation in bookkeeping, costing, accounting principles and digital accounting systems. Due to our highly supportive team trainers and coaches, 87% of our learners gained Distinction grades in the last academic year.
Assistant Accountant Level 3
This apprenticeship combines the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma with real workplace application to develop highly competent accounting professionals. Learners build expertise in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and business awareness, enabling them to take on greater responsibility and progress confidently into more senior accounting roles.
Professional Accounting Level 4
This apprenticeship enables employees to become fully AAT qualified and provides credits towards CIMA or ACCA for those who want to go further. Delivered by industry-trained accountants who have sat the exams themselves and know exactly what it takes to pass. This programme combines advanced technical knowledge with practical workplace application, preparing learners for senior accounting responsibilities and strategic financial decision-making.
Our AAT Exam Success Rates
The table below shows how The Apprentice Academy compares to UK & International Average Success Rates. Figures cover the period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025:
| Level | Exam Module | UK Pass Rate | Rest of World | Apprentice Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | The Business Environment Synoptic Assessment | 79.6% | 58.3% | 90.7% Highest |
| 2 | Introduction to Bookkeeping | 82.9% | 61.4% | 95.7% Highest |
| 2 | Principles of Costing | 77.4% | 54.0% | 87.3% Highest |
| 2 | Principles of Bookkeeping Controls | 71.1% | 56.1% | 84.3% Highest |
| 3 | Business Awareness | 79.6% | 57.8% | 89.6% Highest |
| 3 | Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements | 63.9% | 57.6% | 72.6% Highest |
| 3 | Management Accounting Techniques | 63.0% | 61.2% | 78.1% Highest |
| 3 | Tax Processes for Business | 74.0% | 56.9% | 83.0% Highest |
| 4 | Applied Management Accounting | 62.1% | 38.0% | 67.4% Highest |
| 4 | Audit and Assurance | 81.3% | 41.0% | 100.0% Highest |
| 4 | Business Tax | 76.1% | 93.9% | 85.7% Above UK |
| 4 | Credit and Debt Management | 70.1% | 41.9% | 90.0% Highest |
| 4 | Cash and Financial Management | 73.2% | 44.1% | 81.3% Highest |
| 4 | Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements | 77.9% | 70.4% | 79.1% Highest |
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Funding
Employers paying the apprenticeship levy can use their funds to pay for this programme.
Smaller organisations with an annual payroll bill of less than £3 million per year will need to contribute 5% towards the cost of the apprenticeship for employees aged 22 +. The government will cover 100% of the cost for employees aged 16-21. From 1st Aug 2026 the government will fund 100% of the cost for employees aged 16-24.
Next Steps
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