Apprenticeships are predominantly for school and college leavers, right?
Wrong. Apprentices aged 25 years or older now make up 51.3% of all starts for the year. 19-24 year olds account for 27.5% of all starts, while 21.2% are aged under 19.
And, as you can see from our guide below, an apprenticeship can be a great option if you’re over 25 and already working in finance or accountancy:
If you want to upskill without paying course fees
Your employer can get government funding for an apprenticeship, meaning:
- You don’t pay for your AAT qualification. One of the biggest advantages for adult learners is that your employer covers it through the apprenticeship scheme.
If your employer is supportive
If your employer wants to help you progress, an apprenticeship gives you:
- Protected study time during work hours.
- A structured development plan.
- A clear pathway to higher roles.
If you need formal qualifications to move into higher roles
AAT Levels 2, 3 or 4 can help you move into the following positions (below) – and an apprenticeship can help you gain those qualifications and experience simultaneously:
- Assistant accountant
- Accounts payable/receivable lead
- Finance officer
- Management accounting roles
- Eventually chartered pathways
If you prefer supported, structured study
Apprenticeships are paced and guided, so ideal if you don’t want to study entirely independently.
Find out more about Premier Training’s AAT apprenticeships here.
