Recruit And Develop Accountancy Talent
Build a finance team by recruiting new talent or developing existing staff through structured accountancy apprenticeships.
A More Efficient Way To Build Your Finance Team
Accountancy apprenticeships offer a structured way to recruit new talent or develop existing staff, building the skills your business needs.
Our programmes develop capable finance professionals with strong problem-solving, commercial awareness, and collaboration skills, enabling them to contribute from day one and grow within your organisation.
- Recruit individuals suited to your business
- Upskill existing employees in their current roles
- Build capability that supports long-term growth
Apprentices work towards recognised industry qualifications, including AAT alongside their apprenticeship, gaining credentials that demonstrate their knowledge and commitment.
Support Available To Help You Recruit And Train
Recent government updates mean there will be more support available to help employers recruit and train apprentices, particularly when hiring younger individuals or building entry-level roles.
- Training costs fully funded for eligible apprentices aged 16–24
- Additional financial incentives for hiring young apprentices
- National Insurance savings for apprentices under 25
This support makes it easier to bring new talent into your business while developing the skills you need for long-term growth.
Why Employers Recruit And Upskill With Accountancy Apprenticeships
Accountancy apprenticeships support both your business and your employees, helping you build a capable finance team while developing individuals with the skills and confidence to progress.
Employers
- Reduce recruitment costs
Access a cost-effective way to recruit new talent or develop existing employees - Recruit and train to your business
Shape skills around your systems, processes, and ways of working - Improve retention and progression
Employees who are trained within your business are more likely to stay, grow, and take on increased responsibility - Develop confident, capable finance professionals
Apprentices gain practical experience alongside recognised qualifications, supporting performance in role - Build a future talent pipeline
Create structured pathways for developing finance talent at different levels
Learners
- Earn while they learn
Gain real workplace experience while earning a wage - Funded training with no learner debt
Removes financial barriers and improves access to further learning - Support progression and retention
Clear development routes help employees grow and stay - Upskill for new responsibilities
Develop skills and confidence to take on broader roles - Achieve recognised qualifications
Build knowledge that supports long-term careers - Receive dedicated support
Trainer assessors and mentors help learners stay on track during their apprenticeship
How We Support Your Recruitment And Team Development
We support you through the full process, whether you’re recruiting new talent or developing existing employees through structured training and ongoing support.
1. We recruit or support your existing team: We source and shortlist candidates or work with your current employees
2. You select the right approach: Choose the right individual or development pathway for your business
3. We train and support: We deliver structured training and ongoing support throughout the programme
Award-Winning Apprenticeship Success
Apprenticeships can help you develop new skills, build confidence and progress in your career. Kirsty's journey from Administrator to award-winning Team Leader demonstrates how workplace learning can support professional growth while making a real impact in the workplace.
Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance in your current role, apprenticeships provide a practical route to gaining recognised qualifications and valuable experience.
Accountancy Apprenticeships That Deliver Real Progress
Our accountancy apprenticeships are designed to support both your business and your employees, whether you’re recruiting new talent or developing existing staff.
Each programme combines practical workplace experience with structured training, including workshops and masterclasses focused on AAT and apprenticeship standards, delivered by experienced training professionals. Learners also benefit from enhanced online resources, including those from BPP, supporting different learning styles and consistent progress.
This approach helps learners build confidence, apply their knowledge in the workplace, and contribute effectively in their role, while creating clear pathways for progression within your organisation.
It's been an incredible experience having our apprentice join us and complete their apprenticeship alongside their work. I’m confident they will be a valuable asset to both my team and the company. They are the perfect fit!
CT Skills has allowed me to follow my dreams and access one of the most recognised qualifications within accountancy. I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone as it provides you with the skills for the world of work and a bright future!
Amazing tutors and course content. I have recently completed my Level 2 Accountancy qualification with CT Skills, and every interaction with the staff was amazing, and it helped me achieve a distinction. The lessons were always interactive, and I felt comfortable asking for 1-2-1 help.
Current Vacancies
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Preston, Lancashire, England
£8 per hour
Office Based
Apprentice Accounts Assistant @ Austin Lenika Engineering Solutions
Location: Unit 5c, Hillthorpe Farm, Knoll Lane, Preston, PR4 4TB
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Austin Lenika?
Austin-Lenika provides Innovative Engineering Solutions for all industry sectors, including water, fuel and rail. This includes the full package from conceptional design through to client hand over and plant in use, covering all areas of design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, documentation and project management.
WHAT will I get from working with Austin Lenika?
- EARN: £8 per hour, 39 hours per week
- EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3pm
- QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
- BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & Employee Health Cash plan
WHAT will my DAY look like?
You will be joining the dedicated Finance Team at Austin Lenika where you will support with office duties and develop important knowledge and skills for your apprenticeship. Your daily tasks will include:
- Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
- Supporting routine reconciliations and helping to identify data inconsistencies.
- Recording financial transactions using accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and spreadsheets to enter and manage data.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Supporting VAT return preparation.
- Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to support timely financial operations.
- Contributing to the planning and reviewing of finance tasks as directed.
- Assisting with the processing of invoices and credit notes, obtaining approvals, goods received data and matching against purchase orders.
- Assisting with processing supplier payment runs and obtaining relevant approvals.
- Assisting with matching outgoing payment run batches accurately to supplier accounts and sending out remittance advices to suppliers.
- Assisting with month end tasks, running Aged Creditor Reports, reconciliation of supplier statements and liaising with Management Accounts team.
- Assisting in submission & Payments of CIS and PAYE.
- Creating and sending out CIS statements to subcontractors.
- Keeping on top of purchasing office stock and supplies.
- General office duties.
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
You’ll work towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting through monthly 1-to-1 online sessions (via MS Teams – so NO classroom OR college).
Your AAT Tutor will support you with the study and completion of the Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting.’ This contains 4 modules that will each take approximately 2 months each to complete. You will sit a mandatory online exam after completing each module that you must pass in order to gain your AAT Level 2 Qualification. Modules include Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping controls, Principles of Costing and The Business Environment.
Your Skills Coach will help to develop your working skills such as communication and problem solving along with active learning and study of topics including Ethical Standards, Accounting Systems & Processes and work with your AAT Tutor to support your work towards the ‘Certificate in Accounting.’
You will be given a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, projects and revision) all completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
- Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
- UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Communication, team working & customer care.
- IT & number skills.
- Organisation, attention to detail & initiative.
- Problem solving skills.
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://www.austin-lenika.co.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy
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