Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Stafford
Lawton Bradford Accountants
Staffordshire (ST18 0FZ)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 13 November 2026)
Posted on 12 October 2026
Contents
Summary
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.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 20 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
7 Marconi Gate
Staffordshire Technology Park
Staffordshire
Staffordshire
ST18 0FZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
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.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- IT Skills
- Number Skills
- Organisational Skills,
Other requirements
The closing date 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. 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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Babington recruitment team
apprentice.recruitment@pgon.co.uk
03333234050
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058524.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 13 November 2026)
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