Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Stafford

Lawton Bradford are looking for a new apprentice accountant! You will be studying toward your Accounts Assistant Level 2/3 apprenticeship qualification dependent on prior experience/qualifications.

What you'll do

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.

Training

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We're privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment. On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained you Assistant Accountant Level 2/3.

After the apprenticeship

There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• IT Skills
• Number Skills
• Organisational Skills,

Things to consider

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

About the 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.

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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday-Friday.
• Start date: 20 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year