Accounting Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship

The purpose of the Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship is to support financial management professionals in your career development and enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to lead and support financial operations in your business.

The structure of the apprenticeship includes a blended delivery incorporating a flexible online curriculum, a face-to-face learning community and dedicated support for work-based learning. You won’t just gain new academic knowledge but will also be able to practically apply new real-world skills in your workplace. Throughout this journey you will develop the confidence and capabilities to enhance your career prospects whilst adding value to an organisation. Completing the course may provide you with exemptions from professional accounting body examinations, creating a smooth progression pathway for your career.

Financial management skills are essential across every organisation and industry. Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll feel confident in being responsible for the accounting and finance function and managing day-to-day operations in your organisation.

This course is the perfect stepping stone into a higher-level finance role; you will gain operational management skills and be able to lead a team of accounts, finance and tax technicians. Your role could be a:

• Accounting and finance manager
• Financial accountant
• Financial controller
• Accounts senior
• Systems accountant
• Credit controller
• Reporting accountant.

The University’s careers service provides a range of support to help apprentices develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our careers pages for more information.