Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

• Deals effectively with a range of stakeholders using appropriate communication methods to deliver accurate and timely results.
• Utilises relevant office and accounting software packages to input and manage data accurately.
• Demonstrates good listening and speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively in the right manner.
• Ability to organise self, prioritise workload and activity to meet deadlines.
• Actively identifies team workload problems and offers to support peers where appropriate.
• Ability to maintain the security of accounting information using passwords and other appropriate security measures.
• The ability to reconcile data to minimise the chance of errors.

• Aware of elements of commercial law that may have an impact when working in accountancy, such as contracts, data protection or Anti Money Laundering.
• Can explain the importance of upholding relevant codes of conduct.
• Can explain different legal entities and organisational structures.
• Aware of the impact of technology on business and its accounting and finance functions.
• Know a range of routine accounts reports, reports and their use within the finance function.
• Understands corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and sustainability within organisations.
• Understands the importance of the need to keep up-to-date with relevant policies, procedures, regulatory or system changes.

• Builds working relationships within own team and other parts of the organisation.
• Looks to behave professionally by adhering to the organisational code of conduct.
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organisation in line with company policy, regulation and practice.

Month 1-12: This is where you will learn the most, completing learning objectives towards achieving your qualification.

• Building your competence and portfolio of evidence through covering key KSBs for your apprenticeship standard
• Completing your Level 2 diploma by passing exams
• Completing Functional Skills (where applicable)
• Attending mandatory weekly group workshops covering key topics
• Attending monthly teaching and learning reviews to ensure everything is going well
• Progress reviews every three months with your personal tutor and line manager


Month 13-14: Consolidating your knowledge, skills and behaviours, preparing for the final step of your apprenticeship
• Finalising your portfolio of evidence
• Completing mock tests in preparation for your EPA
• Completing the paperwork necessary for the next steps - please note: in order to go through to the End Point Assessment you will be required to submit your Diploma certificate

Month 15-17:
Gateway Period, you will be completing your final assessments with our End Point Assessment Organisation, AAT

Month 18+: Next steps
Congratulations! You have achieved your Level 2 Finance or Accounts Assistant apprenticeship qualification. There are a number of options you can take whether you want to continue with your studies or pursue a full-time career in early years:
• Progress onto our Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship
• Chat to one of our experienced advisor about your options.

Our comprehensive curriculum blends theoretical learning with practical application, covering essential accounting principles such introduction to bookkeeping, business awareness, accounting systems and processes and ethical standards.

Throughout the programme, you will attend workshops where you will be covering topics on the basics of bookkeeping; payment methods, labour costs and budgets, ethics and sustainability and accounting systems (list is not exhaustive) and you will also be given the opportunity to network with your peers. You will also receive personalised guidance and mentorship via your apprenticeship tutor, ensuring you develop both technical expertise and professional acumen.

As part of your apprenticeship programme, you will be also completing your Level 2 Certificate in Accounting gaining two qualifications within the same time frame!

For a smooth journey with us we will provide you with the necessary books and resources and we will pay for the first sitting of your exams!

You will also have access to our tailored LMPEvolve bank of supplementary resources designed to enhance essential life skills, fostering a well-rounded professional equipped for success in both your career and personal life.