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Recruit And Develop Accountancy Talent

Build a finance team by recruiting new talent or developing existing staff through structured accountancy apprenticeships.

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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

How We Support Your Recruitment And Team Development
Award-Winning Apprenticeship Success

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.

Level
2
Accounts/Finance Assistant

Duration: 16 months

Level
3
Assistant Accountant

Duration: 18 months

Level
4
Professional Accounting Technician

Duration: 20 months

Testimonials

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.

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Finance Apprentice

Harrow, Greater London, England

£12,544 per year

Office Based

Finance Apprentice @ Claremont High School

Location: Claremont Avenue, Harrow, HA3 0UH

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for September start.

WHO are Claremont High School?

Students aged 11 to 19 join Claremont High School on an exceptional learning journey where they work together to nurture talents, build confidence, enabling them to succeed and thrive. As a team, success is delivered through their core values of Excellence, Respect, Admiration, Enjoyment and Perseverance. These values are celebrated and endorsed across the academy so that students of all ages and abilities can make remarkable progress academically, socially and personally.

WHAT will I get from working with Claremont High School?

  • EARN: £12,544 per year, 35 hours per week, term time only
  • EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
  • QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
  • BENEFITS: Professional development, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, free onsite parking & more!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the school, including processing payments, maintaining accurate records, assisting with financial reporting, and providing excellent customer service to parents, students, and staff. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Managing daily operations of the school shop.
  • Reconciling shop sales and preparing financial reports.
  • Maintaining accurate stock and pricing records & assist with cash banking.
  • Administering music tuition payments on ParentPay and related accounts.
  • Updating student music participation records and payment statuses.
  • Preparing periodic reports on music program finances.
  • Setting up and managing trip payment schedules and collections through ParentPay.
  • Maintaining accurate records of student participation and payments.
  • Coordinating with trip organizers regarding financial reporting.
  • Processing and monitoring ParentPay account manual top-ups.
  • Responding to parent queries relating to online payments and balances.
  • Assisting parents with account access and payment troubleshooting.
  • Monitoring student debt accounts and following up on outstanding balances.
  • Preparing regular debt management reports for leadership and finance teams.
  • Communicating professionally with parents regarding overdue accounts.
  • Monitoring and managing staff account balances and repayments.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of financial records.
  • Providing support for staff account queries.
  • Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
  • Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and data protection requirements.
  • Providing excellent customer service to parents, students, and staff.
  • Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative duties as required.
  • 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?

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A*–C, including English and Maths.
  • UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
  • An organised, reliable, and detail-oriented individual with a genuine interest in finance and administration.
  • A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills who can interact professionally with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

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.claremont-high.org.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy

3 days ago

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Finance Administration Apprentice

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

£8.00 - 12.71 per hour

Office Based

Finance Administration Apprentice @ Technolog

Location: Ravenstor Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FY

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Technolog?

They have over 40 years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of battery-powered data logging, meter reading and pressure control products for the utilities sector. Their products and solutions use the latest technologies and innovation to facilitate efficient management of water and gas networks.

WHAT will I get from working with Technolog?

  • EARN: £8-£12.71 per hour (NMW), 35 hours per week
  • EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1hour lunch)
  • QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
  • BENEFITS: Free parking, pension, wellbeing package, free vending machine and free hot drinks.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Technolog are looking for an enthusiastic and highly diligent Finance Administration Apprentice to join their finance team, based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance. This is a newly created position to support their continued business growth. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Assisting with basic bookkeeping tasks including data entry and maintaining financial records.
  • Processing and matching purchase invoices and assisting with supplier payments.
  • Supporting the reconciliation of petty cash and basic bank transactions.
  • Filing and organising financial documents.
  • Assisting team members with routine finance administration tasks.
  • Handling incoming finance queries and directing them to the appropriate person.
  • Inputting data accurately into accounting software and spreadsheets.
  • Supporting the team during busy periods such as month-end.
  • 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 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English.
  • UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable using a computer, including email and Microsoft Office.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
  • Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

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.technolog.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy

11 days ago

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