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…
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…
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…
Apprenticeships can be a great alternative to university because they combine real-world work experience with formal study, giving learners a head start in their career without the financial burden of student debt. Key benefits of apprenticeships include: Earn a salary while training – Instead of paying tuition fees, apprentices are paid by their employer, gaining…
Is your accountancy practice looking to grow its team, reduce recruitment costs, and develop talent from the ground up? Yes? Then hiring an apprentice could be one of the most effective and rewarding steps your business takes. Apprenticeships in accounting offer a structured and supported route to developing skilled professionals who are trained specifically to…
Dana-Gabriela Dunca gained four AAT qualifications, including the Level 4 Accounting accreditation, supported by the Premier Training team. Here, she explains how those qualifications have supported her career path to establishing her own accountancy practice – and how she continues to build her accountancy expertise: In February 2018, I embarked on a new chapter…
Premier Training offers apprenticeships across four finance and accounting standards. While apprentices gain practical skills and experience through on-the-job training, there are significant benefits for employers too. For example – with up to 100% of the costs of an apprenticeship covered by government funding – apprenticeships can be a cost-effective option for employers. Here’s our…
