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 Newcastle
Across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East, employers and learners can access the Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship as a route into in demand Accountancy & Finance careers within a growing digital and professional services economy.
Newcastle has developed a strong reputation for technology, financial services, data and business support, with employers operating across the city centre, Newcastle Helix, Quayside and Gateshead. These organisations rely on Accountancy & Finance professionals to manage financial reporting, IT systems, digital platforms and data driven decision making, making Accountancy & Finance apprenticeships an effective way to build future talent.
The Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship supports Newcastle based employers that need capable, work ready people within their Accountancy & Finance teams, particularly in environments where technology, compliance and data accuracy are business critical.
We also work with apprentices living in Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and Northumberland, with Newcastle acting as a central employment and transport hub for the region.
All Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeships in Newcastle are delivered through remote teaching, online learning and structured workplace activity, allowing apprentices to complete the 20 percent off the job training requirement without travelling to a physical training centre.
If you are based in Newcastle or the surrounding area and would like to explore a Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship, we can explain how local delivery works and guide you through the next steps.
Why train in North East?
Solveway partners with leading Accountancy & Finance employers across the North East 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.
Ready to apply?
Applications are open for the next intake. Takes less than 2 minutes to register your interest.
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
Ready to launch your career?
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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.