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Apprenticeships

It usually takes between one and five years to complete an Apprenticeship depending on which level you take.  There are four different levels of apprenticeship, which will equate to different qualification levels, you could even get a degree.  The four levels are:

  • Level 2 which is the equivalent of GCSE education level.
  • Level 3 which is the equivalent of A level education level.
  • Levels 4 and 5 are the equivalent to a foundation degree and above.
  • Levels 6 and 7 are the equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

You can start an apprenticeship at any level, however depending on the level some apprenticeships may require previous qualifications.  Entry requirements to an apprenticeship will also depend on the employer and the level of apprenticeship.

You can find out which NHS organisations are hiring for finance apprenticeships through NHS jobs website here.  

The Government also have a dedicated ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ site where training providers post apprenticeship vacancies that may not appear on NHS Jobs.

 

Qualifications through Apprenticeships

There are many professional qualifications now that can be included in an apprenticeship.  Have a look at the list below and click on the links to see if any might be of interest to you:

  • AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) –  Offer five accounting qualifications, each of which takes six to 18 months to complete.
  • ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) – ACCA Apprenticeships attract significant government funding. They are a highly cost-effective easy way to recruit and develop the financial talent you need.
  • CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) – CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants.
  • CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accontancy) – Offering three entry points depending on  levels of work experience, educational background and career aspirations.  Their apprenticeships are tailored for aspiring public finance professionals.
  • ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) – Open to anyone with A-Levels or similar qualifications, as well as graduates or career-changers.

 

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