AAT-backed practical training
You gain real workflow exposure
Structured levels with clear pricing
Turn classroom learning into real accounting work
Fresh from university, you may know the theory but still need to see how accounting works in day-to-day practice. We use our placement levels to bridge that gap with guided experience, practical tasks and a buddy system that helps you settle into a professional accounting environment.
Our training covers key areas of accounting, including software & career readiness training, helping you build a stronger foundation for real office routines. As your confidence grows, you move beyond textbook examples and start applying processes in a way that feels useful and memorable. We deliver this training from First Step Accounting Ltd, giving you a clear route from study into hands-on confidence before your next role.
Three levels that build your confidence step by step
Our placement levels are designed to support your progress as you develop practical accounting knowledge and confidence. Each level helps you build on what you already know, with opportunities to gain experience across a range of accounting tasks and workplace processes.
Rather than being thrown in at the deep end, you can follow a structured path that helps you move from foundational skills towards more advanced areas of practical accountancy work. We support learners in East Finchley through First Step Accounting Ltd with training that is grounded in real accounting practice and designed to help you apply your classroom knowledge with greater confidence.
What you can expect from each placement level
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Buddy system support
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Bookkeeping fundamentals training
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Journals and account effects
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Nomi software at Level 2
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VAT workflows at Level 3
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Payroll and bank reconciliation
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MTD process exposure
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Financial statements at Level 4
Software & career readiness training
Software mastery programme
Build confidence with the software and systems used in modern accountancy. This 4-week programme covers cloud accounting, automation, reporting and multi-platform systems, helping you develop practical skills for the workplace.
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£75/week | Total: £300 over 4 weeks
Job preparation programme
Prepare for your next step in accountancy with a 4-week programme focused on CV building, interview techniques and career readiness. Develop the confidence and practical preparation needed to pursue accountancy opportunities.
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£75/week | Total: £300 over 4 weeks
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Internship simulation programme
Experience the processes and responsibilities involved in an accountancy workplace through an 8-week programme covering client onboarding, month-end cycles, reporting and practice management. Gain a better understanding of how day-to-day accountancy workflows are managed.
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£75/week | Total: £600 over 8 weeks
Placement Levels to Build Your Practical Accounting Skills
Level 2 – Foundation
Start building your practical accounting knowledge with a 6-week placement covering bookkeeping fundamentals and Nomi software training. Develop a stronger understanding of essential processes and gain confidence using accounting software.
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£49.88/week | Total: £299.25 over 6 weeks
Level 3 – Advanced
Take your skills further with an 8–10 week placement covering VAT, payroll, bank reconciliation and Making Tax Digital workflows. Build on your existing knowledge while gaining experience with more advanced accounting processes.
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£49.92/week | Total: £449.25 over 8–10 weeks
Level 4 – Professional
Develop a broader understanding of professional accountancy work through a 10–12 week placement covering financial statements, multi-company accounting and year-end exposure.
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£57.89/week | Total: £636.75 over 10–12 weeks
Core training programmes
Bookkeeping bootcamp
Intensive 3–4 week programme covering sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliation.
£74.75/week | Total: £299 over 3–4 weeks
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VAT training programme
4-week programme covering VAT returns, Making Tax Digital compliance, error correction and small business schemes.
£87.50/week | Total: £350 over 4 weeks
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Payroll training programme
5-week programme covering PAYE processing, RTI submissions, payroll journals and pensions.
£90/week | Total: £450 over 5 weeks
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Year-end accounting programme
5-week programme covering year-end adjustments, financial statements, working papers and compliance.
£100/week | Total: £500 over 5 weeks
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Tax return training programme
4-week programme covering self-assessment, corporation tax, income calculation and HMRC filing.
£87.50/week | Total: £350 over 4 weeks
FAQ
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