About Us

You will undertake the “Accountancy Professional” Apprenticeship (a Degree Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme. The apprenticeship includes achievement of the prestigious ACA qualification comprising 15 examinations, completion of ethics training, a minimum of 450 days of relevant work experience plus achievement of 52 professional development skills and behaviors. The "End Point Assessment" for the apprenticeship includes the Case study exam which is part of the ACA qualification plus a project report where you describe how you have achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviors required for the apprenticeship standard. You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study on a block-release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours. Blackwell Bate Chartered Accountants began from humble beginnings in 1993. Back then Alex Blackwell started working from home with a small number of clients. Since then practice has grown and now looks after a wide range of businesses from sole traders and partnerships to freelancers and limited companies. The company operates across 2 sites and now employs 22 people and prides itself on providing exceptional service to our clients. In 2018 Alex was joined by Graham Roberts who brings a wealth of general practice experience and expertise dealing with businesses of all sizes. In 2021 the company incorporated the clients and team of Simon Murray, bringing with them more tax and audit expertise.