Accounts or Finance Assistant
Start your finance career with the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 (ST0608). Gain a solid foundation in double-entry bookkeeping, financial administration, and ethical standards. Ideal for aspiring Finance Assistants and Junior Bookkeepers.
Delivery
Blended
Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeships in London
Across London, the Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship enables employers to build skilled Accountancy & Finance teams while giving learners access to career focused training within live business environments.
London has one of the highest concentrations of Accountancy & Finance employers in the UK, spanning financial services, technology companies, professional firms, public sector organisations and global corporations. From Canary Wharf and the City to Croydon, Stratford and Hammersmith, businesses across London rely on Accountancy & Finance professionals to manage data, financial operations and digital infrastructure.
The Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship is designed to meet the needs of London based employers who require skilled people within fast paced, high volume or highly regulated environments, where apprentices can apply their learning directly to live business systems.
We support apprentices living across Greater London, including East, West, North and South London, making the programme accessible regardless of where people live or work.
All Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeships in London are delivered through remote teaching, digital resources and employer led training, allowing learners to meet the 20% off-the-job training requirement without the need to attend a physical classroom.
If you are in London and are considering a Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship for yourself or your business, we can guide you through the local delivery model and how to begin.
Why train in London?
Solveway partners with leading Accountancy & Finance employers across the London area, offering local mentorship and networking events near you to ensure you build a professional network right where you live.
Overview
The Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship is a practical entry route into a career in accounting and finance. It’s designed for school leavers, career changers, or employees who need the skills to support a finance team with confidence.
Over 9 months, apprentices learn how to process transactions, manage financial records, and use accounting software while working in a real job. The programme includes the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and structured off-the-job training alongside day-to-day responsibilities.
For employers, apprentices quickly become productive team members who improve accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and support routine finance operations. By the end of the programme, they can handle core tasks independently and are ready to progress into higher-level accounting roles.
What You'll Learn
- Double-entry bookkeeping: Record sales, purchases, receipts and payments accurately using core accounting principles.
- Sales and purchase ledger management: Maintain customer and supplier accounts and keep records up to date.
- Bank reconciliation and error correction: Identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve data accuracy.
- Accounting software and spreadsheets: Use digital tools to process transactions and produce financial information.
- Basic costing and financial awareness: Understand business costs, budgets, and how finance supports decision-making.
- Professional communication: Work with colleagues, suppliers, and customers in a clear and professional way.
- Compliance, confidentiality and data security: Follow financial controls, GDPR requirements, and ethical working practices.
Key skills you’ll develop
Assessment & EPA
Apprentices build their knowledge and skills through workplace tasks, regular reviews, and completion of the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Training is applied directly to real job responsibilities, ensuring immediate business value.
When the apprentice is consistently performing at the required level, they pass through Gateway. This confirms they have completed their training, met the required standards, and are ready for End-Point Assessment (EPA).
The EPA takes place at the end of the apprenticeship and includes a structured professional discussion with an independent assessor, supported by a portfolio of workplace evidence, along with a synoptic knowledge test. This confirms the apprentice can apply their skills in real finance scenarios and operate as a competent Accounts or Finance Assistant.
Career Progression
The Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship is the first step in a structured accounting career pathway. Typical roles after completion include Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, or Payroll Assistant.
Most apprentices progress to the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship, where they take on more responsibility for preparing financial information and supporting business decisions. From there, the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician programme allows specialisation in areas such as management accounting, tax, or audit.
With experience and further study through professional bodies such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA, this pathway can lead to senior roles including Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Finance Director. It’s a clear, debt-free route into one of the UK’s most stable and in-demand professions.
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Check Eligibility
Do you have the Right to Work in the UK & been resident for 3+ years?
Are you currently studying another funded qualification?
You cannot be funded for two apprenticeships/courses simultaneously.
Do you have grades A*-C (9-4) in GCSE Maths & English?
If no, Functional Skills will be included in your programme.
Full Entry Requirements
Level 2 apprenticeships are ideal for those starting out or new to the industry.
Applicants will typically:
- Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths, or be willing to work towards them
- Be employed in a suitable role or have an employer willing to support the apprenticeship
- Meet the standard apprenticeship eligibility requirements
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last three years (for funding eligibility)
- Not be studying another funded qualification at the same time
Entry requirements may vary by programme and employer. All applicants will complete an initial assessment to confirm suitability and ensure the apprenticeship is the right level and fit.
For Employers
- Increase efficiency and accuracy in routine finance tasks
- Develop staff trained in your systems, processes and software
- Reduce recruitment and onboarding costs
- Strengthen financial controls and data reliability
- Improve retention through clear development pathways
- Access government funding and potential National Insurance savings
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Career Progression
These are common progression routes taken by learners after completing the Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship.
Hybrid Learning: Available Nationwide
Our hybrid apprenticeship model allows us to deliver high-quality training to employers and learners across England.