The Association of Accounting Technicians qualification, a common first step in accountancy apprenticeships. KPMG, for example, has audit apprentices study AAT Level 3 and 4 in their first two years.
A Scottish qualification usually taken in S6 after a Higher, at SCQF Level 7. Some employers, like KPMG, list Advanced Highers in their entry requirements.
Points given for qualifications like A levels and BTECs. Some employers ask for a minimum: KPMG, for example, asks for 120 UCAS points from your top three grades.
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
Checking that an organisation's financial accounts are accurate. Audit apprenticeships at firms like KPMG and Deloitte usually lead to a chartered accountancy qualification.
How advanced an apprenticeship's qualification is. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they run from Level 2 (like GCSEs) to Level 7 (like a master's degree). Scotland uses SCQF levels instead.
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