Summary
Lawton Bradford are looking for a new apprentice accountant! You will be studying toward your Accounts Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 22 September 2025
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.
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
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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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 escalate 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.
* 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 escalate 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.
Training schedule
* 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 3
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
* Maths GCSE (grade Pass)
* English GCSE (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337759.
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Closes in 18 days (Monday 15 September 2025)
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