Angela Renshaw, Premier Training’s Director of Apprenticeships, gives the lowdown on the apprenticeship levy – and outlines the financial support available for employers who do not currently pay into it… The apprenticeship levy is a way the government encourages employers to invest in training their staff. If a company has a payroll over £3 million,…
We asked for ten top tips to help students succeed when studying an AAT distance learning course. And the Premier Training tutors answered our call! Create a Dedicated Study Space: Designate a specific area in your home where you can focus on your studies without distractions. Make sure it’s comfortable, well-lit, and organised. Stick to…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
