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Level 4Higher · HNC/Cert HE

Professional accounting technician

Working as an accountant for an accounting practice or other organisation.

Typical duration
1y 6m
Training funded
up to £8,000
Route
Legal, finance and accounting
Standard ref
ST0003
Where this apprenticeship leads
Accounting TechnicianAI exposure 52% · High
Starting out
£22,000 - £28,000
Experienced
£30,000 - £40,000
Senior
£50,000+
Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 4 apprenticeship develops professional accounting technicians who can manage financial transactions, prepare accounts, and support financial reporting and analysis in organisations of all sizes. You will work across bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, and financial systems with increasing independence. It can lead to MAAT (AAT) membership, finance manager, management accountant, or progression to chartered accountancy qualifications.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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