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Accounting and Financial Services

The Growth Company can help you upskill your workforce with comprehensive Accounting and Financial Services apprenticeships. Our programmes range from Level 2 to Level 6 and are designed to provide hands-on, practical training that equips your employees with essential skills and knowledge.

Why choose the Growth Company?

  • Complementary Recruitment Service: Recruit new apprentices with our expert recruitment support.
  • Comprehensive Support: Receive ongoing assistance for both you and your apprentice, ensuring a smooth and successful apprenticeship experience.
  • Face-to-Face Tuition: Benefit from in-person training in the heart of Manchester, designed to effectively develop your apprentice's skills and knowledge.
  • Personalised Attention: We offer small group sizes that allow for tailored and individualised support to meet the needs of your business.
  • Dedicated Tutors: All our tutors are committed, experienced and focused on learner success.
  • Proven Success: We have amazing achievements results in our Accountancy provision.

Apprenticeship Standards

Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

13 months
2
Warren Bruce Court, Manchester
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Pensions Administrator

14 months
3
Workplace
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Assistant Accountant

15 - 18 months
3
Warren Bruce Court, Manchester
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Senior Financial Services Customer Adviser

15 - 18 months
3
Workplace
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Insurance Professional

20 - 24 months
4
Workplace
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Professional Accounting or Tax Technician Apprenticeship

15 - 18 months
4
Warren Bruce Court, Manchester
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Senior Insurance Professional

36 - 40 months
6
Workplace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is an apprenticeship?

Apprentices learn through a combination of on and off-the-job training. This hands-on approach to learning means they gain valuable industry experience.

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Do you offer other Apprenticeships?

Yes, we offer a wide variety of apprenticeships at varying levels across a range of industries, including:

  • Automotive
  • Business and Administration (including professional and management and marketing)
  • Childcare
  • Construction
  • Customer Service
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Green Technology
  • Health and Social Care
  • Insurance
  • IT, Tech and Digital
  • Management
  • Teaching and Education
How much does an apprentice get paid?

You must pay apprentices at least the National Minimum Wage.

There’s different rates of pay for apprentices depending on their age and what year of their apprenticeship they’ve completed.

You can read more about pay and conditions for apprentices.

What commitment will I need to make?

When you recruit an apprentice it is a commitment for both the apprentice and you.

You will need to support them every step of the way and work with your dedicated apprenticeship assessor to ensure you are helping them achieve.

We are here to support you and your apprentice throughout their journey.

What support will I receive?

As mentioned, you will receive a dedicated assessor who will guide you through the entire process.

They will provide you with an apprenticeship delivery plan which will give you a step-by-step guide on what to expect along the way and all the support you may need.

What is the Apprenticeship Levy?

The Apprenticeship Levy is an amount paid at a rate of 0.5% of an employer’s annual pay bill.

As an employer, you have to pay Apprenticeship Levy each month if you:

We can help and advise you on the Apprenticeship Levy, please email business@gceducationandskills.ac.uk

We also offer fully funded courses
Upskill your current workforce with a fully funded course.
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