Leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has teamed up with leading learning company Kaplan to offer cutting edge apprenticeships. The Level 3 Finance Analyst apprenticeship is designed to ensure businesses are equipped with the skills needed in modern accounting roles.

Rob Alder, Head of Apprenticeships & Relationships, ACCA UK, said: ‘The role of the accountant is changing fast and there is a need for more practical skills to understand and utilise technology to make informed business decisions. This is what this apprenticeship is designed to offer.’

The apprenticeship offers the unique opportunity for individuals to be equipped with relevant skills to directly apply their learning in the workplace and unlock potential from business data.

As well as developing technical skills using a range of core technologies and platforms, apprentices will develop the ability to source, analyse, work with financial data, and generate insights that underpin business decisions. The apprenticeship integrates eight modules of technical training with work-based projects. This ensures that learning and skills are directly applied to the apprentice’s role, and maximises the time used as part of off-the-job training.

Matt Rawlins, Director of Sales and Account Management, Kaplan Professional UK, said: ‘We’re delighted to announce an innovative new pathway for individuals looking to progress their careers in accountancy. Our new partnership with the ACCA focuses on all the essential skills required for today’s modern accountant.

‘Mastering data is crucial in the current landscape, and we are excited to collaborate with the ACCA to launch this groundbreaking initiative.’

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

ACCA and Kaplan are increasingly seeing businesses learn about the value that finance and accountancy apprenticeships bring to the finance team and the wider business. Together they are working with a wide range of businesses in England to offer apprenticeships which plug some of the skills scarcity and which are surprisingly simple, flexible and cost effective for businesses to implement and administer.