Accounting
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Accounting like?
Study for an accounting apprenticeship and learn unique skills, such as managing a company’s money and securing business deals. Everything you learn will help you thrive in the workplace.
What's the qualification?
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Accountancy at SCQF Level 5, 6 or 8. It includes work experience.
Your qualification includes:
SCQF Level 5
ACCA SCQF Level 5 Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
SCQF Level 6
AAT Certificate In Accounting at SCQF Level 6
or
ACCA SCQF Level 6 Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting
SCQF Level 8
AAT Diploma In Professional Accounting at SCQF Level 8
ACCA SCQF Level 8 Diploma in Accounting and Business
What will I learn?
During work, you’ll learn how to:
prepare financial documents
record financial data
analyse account information
carry out best safety practices
You’ll also develop core skills that will help in your job search. These could include:
time management
communication
numeracy
problem-solving
working with others
These transferable skills can be used in different jobs, such as insurance broking.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship can provide a range of options. You could choose to further your education or go into full time work.
Further study: Continue to study and progress to a HNC or HND in accountancy. Go on to study for a BA in accounting with the CIMA advanced diploma programme.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications to help you find a job in accountancy. These could include:
economist
insurance broker
investment analyst
risk surveyor
actuary
investment banker
Entry requirements
SCQF Level 5
There are no set entry requirements.
SCQF Level 6
You must have achieved one of the following qualifications:
SCQF Level 5 in Accountancy
Higher Accountancy at A, B or C
2 Highers in other academic subjects at A, B or C
SCQF Level 8
You must have achieved one of the following qualifications:
SCQF Level 5 in accountancy
Higher Accountancy at A, B or C
2 Highers in other academic subjects at A, B or C
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.