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Accounts & Finance

Develop essential skills for a rewarding career in accountancy and finance. Choose from professional apprenticeships and accredited AAT courses, covering bookkeeping, accounting, and taxation at various levels.

Studying an accounting or finance qualification could lead to a lucrative new role!

With accredited courses and professional apprenticeships at APT, you'll gain the essential skills employers are looking for. Peterborough offers exciting career opportunities in finance, where entry-level roles typically start at approximately £27,000. The financial sector here is thriving, with plenty of opportunities to advance your career.

As you build experience, you can progress into senior roles, with salaries reaching an impressive £65,000 or more. At APT, we support your career goals every step of the way, from initial training to advanced professional qualifications.

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Award

Accounts & Finance
AAT Award in Business Skills Level 1
  • 4 days
  • 1
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Award

Accounts & Finance
AAT Award in Bookeeping Level 1
  • 3 days
  • 1
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Certificate

Accounts & Finance
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
  • 37 weeks (September - July), part-time
  • 2
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Certificate

Accounts & Finance
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • 19 weeks (September - February)
  • 2
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Diploma

Accounts & Finance
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
  • 40 weeks (September - July)
  • 3
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Certificate/Diploma

Accounts & Finance
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • 19 weeks (September - February)
  • 3
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Apprenticeship

Accounts & Finance
Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
  • 12 - 14 months
  • 2
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Apprenticeship

Accounts & Finance
Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
  • This apprenticeship will typically take 15 months to complete.
  • 3
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Apprenticeship

Accounts & Finance
Level 4 Professional Accounting / Tax Technician Apprenticeship
  • This apprenticeship will typically take 18 months to complete
  • 4
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Apprenticeship

Accounts & Finance
Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship
  • An apprentice will typically take 36 months to complete the Accountancy / Taxation Professional Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard.
  • 7
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Certificate/Diploma

Accounts & Finance
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Top-up)
  • 20 Weeks (September - February)
  • 3
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Certificate/Diploma

Accounts & Finance
ACCA Applied
  • Varies between 6 and 10 weeks, each module is 2 evenings per week (part time). Completing all of the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams could take you as little as 18 months.
  • 4
  • Starting on 01-08-25
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Accounts & Finance
ACCA Strategic
  • Varies between 6 and 10 weeks, each module is 2 evenings per week (part time). Completing all of the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams could take you as little as 18 months.
  • 4
  • Starting on 01-08-25
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Certificate/Diploma

Accounts & Finance
AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 4)
  • 54 weeks
  • 4
  • Starting on 01-08-25
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Certificate

Accounts & Finance
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Top-up)
  • 19 weeks (September - February)
  • 2
  • Starting on 01-01-70
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Accredited & approved by the industry leaders

Completing this qualification means I am closer to realising my goal and I can move up the ranks at Realise Finance. I found the VAT and bookkeeping modules of my course to be the most valuable because they were directly relevant to my current role. The APT Learning Portal has amazing examples of what the actual exams will be like!

Tori Chapman
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Weekly classroom-based training, coupled with the hands-on experience, really helped me to develop into the accountant I am today, and I have the apprenticeship to thanks for that.

Will Blower
Level 3 and Level 4 Association of Accounting Technicians

Frequently asked questions

Got a question? Here are some of the most common things people ask about our Leadership & Management courses.

Do I need any previous experience to enrol on an AAT course?

No prior experience is required for entry-level AAT courses. Our team will help assess which level is right for you based on your background and goals.

Are the courses recognised by employers?

Yes. APT is accredited by AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, so your qualifications will be recognised across the UK and by major employers in the finance sector.

What kind of jobs can I get after completing an AAT qualification?

Graduates can move into roles such as Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Administrator or continue studying towards chartered accountancy.

Where are the courses delivered?

Courses are delivered at the University Centre Peterborough, which offers modern facilities, free on-site parking and expert tuition.

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