Accountancy or taxation professional
Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Legal, finance and accounting 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
An accountancy or taxation professional works at a senior level advising businesses and individuals on complex financial and tax matters, often within a professional services firm or large organisation. Apprentices develop deep expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic advice while working towards chartered status with a professional body such as ICAEW, ACCA, or CIOT. Qualified professionals can progress to partner, director, or chief financial officer roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Advanced financial reporting under UK and international standards
Corporate and personal tax legislation and compliance
Audit and assurance principles and methodologies
Financial planning, forecasting, and business advisory skills
Ethics and professional conduct in accountancy practice
Client relationship management and communication
Digital accounting tools and data analytics applications
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Prepare and review complex financial statements for clients or employers
Advise on tax planning strategies and ensure compliance with HMRC
Carry out audit testing and document findings in working papers
Liaise with clients to gather financial data and resolve queries
Research changes in legislation and brief colleagues or clients
Review and sign off on junior team members' work
Present financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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