Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Level 3 Accounting Apprenticeship – Assistant Accountant
Who is the level 3 programme for?
The Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship is for employees who already have their AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate, or an A Level in Accountancy, or they can pass the AAT knowledge test.
This apprenticeship incorporates the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, with only one more level remaining before full AAT qualification can be achieved.
Age ranges of employees enrolled on our AAT Level 3 apprenticeships
Figures cover the period January 2024 to December 2025.
Learners aged 16-24 benefit from 100% government funding.
Typical job roles for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice
Typical job roles for this accounting course include: Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Technician, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk and Assistant Accountant.
Programme Duration
10-12 months
Overview of AAT Level 3 Modules
As part of the programme learners will cover the following modules:
- Business Awareness
- Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Tax Processes for Businesses
AAT Qualifications included
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Our AAT Level 3 pass rates, module by module
Across all four AAT Level 3 exam modules, Apprentice Academy learners outperform both the UK national average and the rest-of-world average. Figures cover the period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025:
| Exam Module | UK Pass Rate | Rest of World | Apprentice Academy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Awareness | 79.6% | 57.8% | 89.6% Highest |
| Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements | 63.9% | 57.6% | 72.6% Highest |
| Management Accounting Techniques | 63.0% | 61.2% | 78.1% Highest |
| Tax Processes for Business | 74.0% | 56.9% | 83.0% Highest |
Why choose The Apprentice Academy
- Multi Award Winning Training Provider
- National Delivery & Ofsted ‘Good’ Rating
- Highest Apprenticeship Success Rates in UK - See Here
- All Trainers Recruited from Industry
- Regular Open Cohorts So Courses Are Easy to Join with Minimal Waiting Times
- 4.9/5 Google Review Ratings from 600+ Learners – See Here
- Our Impact Results Deliver High Levels of ROI For Learners & Employers
Progression to level 4
Following completion learners can progress to the Level 4 Professional Accounting Apprenticeship which incorporates the Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting.
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Testimonials & Reviews
'I’m so pleased to have passed my AAT level 3 apprenticeship with distinction! Huge thanks to The Apprentice Academy for their amazing support throughout the journey. My mentor and trainer were incredibly encouraging and always willing to help. This experience has boosted my confidence and skills more than I could’ve imagined' - Umair Yousaf - Social Chain
'I’m so pleased to have passed my AAT level 3 apprenticeship with distinction! Huge thanks to The Apprentice Academy for their amazing support throughout the journey. My mentor and trainer were incredibly encouraging and always willing to help. This experience has boosted my confidence and skills more than I could’ve imagined.' - Manu Tyagi - M Group Telecom (Technology Services) Limited
'The Apprentice Academy is incredible. All the staff are super supportive, you know exactly where you are on your apprenticeship journey and with your studying. I would 100% recommend it to anyone! Special shout out to Katie who is amazing, the best coach you could wish for :)' - Georgia Tanton - A G Smith & Co Ltd
'The Apprentice Academy helped me throughout my studies of AAT Level 3 and AAT Level 4. The support was great, and I couldn't have asked for any better. Big thanks to my learning coach and tutor!' - Chloe Johnson - Greenhalghs Craft Bakery Ltd
'Everything you need from a training provider; well-structured course, plenty of resources and the staff are incredibly supportive!' - Beth Finney - The Black Farmer Ltd
'I studied my AAT Level 3 and 4 qualifications here as part of my apprenticeship and have nothing but positive thoughts towards The Academy. The tutors and coaches were excellent, friendly and helpful and I would recommend anyone considering an apprenticeship.' - Tom Forshaw - J Murphy & Sons Ltd
Costs and 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.
Eligibility criteria for employees to do an Apprenticeship:
- The employee must be aged 16 or above (there is no upper age limit)
- The employee can work full or part time hours
- The employee works for a company in England
- The employee spends > 50% of their time working in England (remote and hybrid workers included)
- The employee has some gaps in their knowledge and skill that relates to their occupational role
- The employee has the right to work in England
- The employee has spent the last 3 years living in England
Next Steps
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