Accountancy Apprenticeship

Summary

Lawton Bradford are looking for a new apprentice accountant! You will be studying toward your Accounts Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

Key details

• Wage: £14,723 a year
• Training Course:
  Assistant Accountant (level
  3)
• Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week – Monday‑Friday, 38 hours a week
• Start date:
  
  Monday 23 February 2026
• Duration: 1 year 3 months
• Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you'll do at work

For the right candidate, we offer a full training programme to gain the AAT Accountancy Technician qualification through the Babington Business College apprenticeship programme. Depending on prior qualifications, the apprenticeship will start at either Level 2 or Level 3 in Accounting. The role also opens the door to further progression, with the potential to move on to professional qualifications following completion of the AAT.

You will support our team across a wide range of duties, including:

• General office administration
• Front of house
• Processing financial transactions
• Preparing financial accounts
• Assisting in the preparation of tax returns
• Using accountancy software packages under supervision
• Supporting team members with client queries and tasks
• Gaining knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and company accounts
• Learning how to prepare and submit statutory documents
• Full on‑the‑job training will be provided to help you grow into these responsibilities, with support from both your team and training provider.

Where you'll work

Lawton Bradford Accountants Ltd, 7 Marconi Gate, Stafford, ST18 0FZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

What you'll learn

Course contents:

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non‑finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Requirements Essential qualifications

• Maths GCSE (grade Pass)
• English GCSE (grade Pass)

Skills

• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• IT skills
• Analytical skills

Other requirements

The closing date is guidance; if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Lawton Bradford is an independent firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Business Advisors. We provide accounting, audit and assurance, taxation services, risk management, consulting, financial advisory, stock audits and business turnaround to owner managers and corporates. Lawton Bradford was established following the merger of two successful Staffordshire firms. With over 50 years combined experience dealing with all business sectors within the UK and Internationally.

We offer practical, timely advice to clients and provide solutions in an efficient and effective manner. With specialist departments dealing with charities, solicitors, transportation, logistics and the hospitality and leisure industry, we are sure to have the specialist knowledge to assist your business. Our team of over 20 dedicated professionals offer a friendly and personal approach to meet our client's requirements.

We are confident in our knowledge that we are large enough to cope whilst small enough to care.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Reference

Reference code for this apprenticeship: VAC.

Application

Apply now. Closes on Monday 16 February 2026.

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