Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2
Kickstart your career in finance with a nationally recognised qualification!
Are you detail-oriented and eager to work with numbers? The Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship is your gateway into the world of finance and accounting. This practical, hands-on programme will equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a vital role within any organisation.
What will you do?
As an Accounts or Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key part in keeping the finance function running smoothly. You’ll learn to:
Use digital finance systems to process and manage data
Carry out essential bookkeeping tasks
Work with sales and purchase ledgers
Check records and payments for accuracy
Support the preparation of financial statements
You’ll also develop strong communication skills as you interact with colleagues, managers, clients, suppliers, and even government agencies.
Why choose this apprenticeship?
Gain real-world experience while earning a wage
Build a solid foundation for a career in finance or accounting
Learn from industry professionals and develop transferable skills
Who is it for?
This programme is perfect for those starting their career in finance or looking to formalise their skills with a recognised qualification.
Typical job roles you would be looking for to achieve this apprenticeship standard
What will you learn as part of this apprenticeship programme?
Your apprenticeship is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you need to succeed in your role and grow professionally. You’ll gain the essential understanding behind accounting and finance, develop practical skills to apply that knowledge, and learn how to work effectively in a real-world environment.
This learning includes structured “off-the-job” activities, where you’ll explore new concepts and record your progress in a detailed log to show how your development supports your role.
Key Topics You’ll Cover:
Understand the bigger picture – Learn how your organisation’s activities impact accounting and finance.
Work with financial data – Identify, collect, and process data from primary sources like business records.
Ensure accuracy and reliability – Examine data quality, correct errors, and escalate issues when needed.
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Delivery and assessment
At the end of your qualification, you will complete an EPA which comprises of:
An online knowledge test
A practical observation
A professional review
To view the End Point Assessment guide, click here.
Pay and training
As an apprentice, you’ll be:
Entitled to at least the National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage. For more information, visit gov.uk here.
Paid for time for training or study as part of your apprenticeship
Entitled to holiday pay and other employee rights
At least six hours per week of your normal working hours must be spent on ‘off the job’ training. Your ‘off the job’ training might happen every week, every month or in a separate block of time.
Entry requirements
Future career and study opportunities
You can progress onto an advanced apprenticeship in Accounting at Level 3, which will support your journey to a successful accounting career.
At this level there are a number of job roles open to you including:
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Administrator
Business Accounts Administrator
Finance Assistant Junior
Cost Accountant Assistant
Assistant Bookkeeper
Junior Cashier
Junior Credit Control Clerk
Data input Clerk
Accounts Receivable Clerk
General Administrator
Bank Reconciliation Clerk
Cash Poster
Finance Administrator
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