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OPINION: The biggest barriers to employers taking on an apprentice – and the solutions

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones February 12, 2026

Angela Renshaw, Premier Training’s Director of Apprenticeships, outlines some of the main misconceptions that employers have around apprenticeships… One of the biggest barriers for employers is misunderstanding. Apprenticeships can feel complex from the outside, with funding rules, off-the-job training requirements and compliance often appearing daunting. For some employers, particularly smaller businesses, this uncertainty can be…

EMPLOYER VIEW: Bee Motion’s growth has been built around apprenticeships

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones February 10, 2026

George Moss, Practice Manager at Bee Motion Accounting Ltd, explains how the company’s approach has been built around apprentices… What is Bee Motion? Bee Motion is an award winning, tech based accountancy practice in the heart of Stockport. The business was built on a clear mission to open up entry into the accounting profession…

OPINION: What’s new in the apprenticeship space for 2026?

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones February 6, 2026

With National Apprenticeship Week 2026 approaching, what better time to consider what’s new and changing in the apprenticeship space for 2026? Angela Renshaw, Premier Training’s Director of Apprenticeships, takes a look at perception, uptake and accessibility… One of the biggest shifts is around perception. There’s still a common belief that apprenticeships are only for 16–18-year-olds…

Premier Training shortlisted for AAT Training Provider Award

Featured News, In the CommunityBy Lee Jones January 25, 2026

Premier Training has been shortlisted in the Distance Learning Provider of the Year category at the AAT Training Provider Awards 2026! Winner of the prestigious category in 2024 and 2025, Premier Training will join those celebrating the AAT community’s outstanding achievements as the event returns for its 10th year. The winners will be revealed at…

What employers want from an AAT apprenticeship provider

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones December 14, 2025

At Premier Training, we are shaping our AAT apprenticeship offer around the needs of employers and their teams. To help us achieve this, we’ve asked employers what they need and value from an apprenticeship provider. We found that employers are generally looking for reliability, simplicity and real workplace impact. In the context of AAT and…

Why AAT apprenticeships aren’t only for under-25s

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones December 11, 2025

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…

How employing a Credit Controller can improve your cash flow

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones November 20, 2025

Employing a Credit Controller offers several key benefits to a business, particularly in maintaining healthy cash flow and minimising financial risk. Here are the main advantages: Improved Cash Flow Credit controllers ensure customers pay on time, which helps maintain a steady flow of income. This is vital for covering operational costs and reinvestment. Reduced Bad…

Premier XP proving to be an excellent experience for students

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones October 28, 2025

Premier Training’s unique practical work experience programme is supporting students’ confidence, skills and employability. Premier XP has been developed by the Premier Training team to help students learn how to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios – building confidence and problem-solving skills by handling actual transactions. The hands-on programme provides experience in the…

I’ve become an NHS Finance Analyst thanks to my AAT qualification

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones September 12, 2025

Eva Christian completed her AAT journey by gaining the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting to add to her Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Here, she tells us how AAT qualifications have supported her career path to becoming an NHS Finance Analyst – and why distance learning with Premier Training was the perfect option for…

Spreadsheet Skills in the Workplace FREE for Premier Training students

Featured NewsBy Lee Jones August 22, 2025

Premier Training students can benefit from yet another free resource – following the launch of Spreadsheet Skills in the Workplace. The interactive programme is designed to equip students with essential spreadsheet skills for roles in finance, administration and data analysis. Through practical tasks, real-world examples and guided activities, students can develop the confidence to work…

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