At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in accountancy while preparing financial documents and maintaining client records.
- Company: Join a reputable Chartered Accountancy practice with a strong training culture.
- Benefits: Earn £15,600 in your first year, with potential pay increases and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career progression after your apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with full training and the chance to gain AAT qualifications.
- Qualifications: Strong GCSEs or A-Levels in English and Maths required.
The predicted salary is between 37129 - 45379 £ per year.
We are looking for a candidate with strong GCSEs and/or A-Levels to join our growing Chartered Accountancy practice in Stafford. Full on-the-job training will be provided along with day release study to obtain the AAT qualification.
Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm, 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work:
- Preparing under supervision: Accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Income tax returns, VAT returns and Corporation tax returns
- Maintaining clients' records on recognised software such as Xero or similar
Where you'll work:
Gibson House, Hurricane Court, Hurricane Close, Stafford ST16 1GZ
Training:
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
What you'll learn:
- 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
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements
Requirements:
Essential qualifications: GCSE in English (grade 6 and above) and Maths (grade 6 and above). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer:
Deans are a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stafford who were established in the late 1800s. We operate from modern detached premises in Stafford and have a strong reputation as a training practice for both Chartered and Certified Accountants.
After this apprenticeship:
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. After obtaining the full AAT qualification, candidates may have the opportunity to gain further professional finance qualifications such as ACA or ACCA.
Contact:
The contact for this apprenticeship is: NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049963. Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Accountancy Apprenticeship in Stafford employer: Government jobs, apprenticeship
Deans is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Stafford where you can kickstart your career in accountancy. With comprehensive on-the-job training and day release study for the AAT qualification, employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities. The modern facilities and commitment to nurturing talent make Deans a fantastic place to build a rewarding career in finance.
Contact Details:
Government jobs, apprenticeship Recruitment Team
