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Accountancy and advisory firm Armstrong Watson, has been ranked in The Sunday Times 2026 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list, ranking at number 51.
The firm, which currently employs almost 200 trainees, has received recognition based upon a range of factors, including the creation of new apprenticeships, diversity and inclusion, and successful completion rates.
This will mark the second year of inclusion in the Sunday Times list, following its feature for three years in the Department of Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship.
Paul Dickson, Armstrong Watson’s CEO and Managing Partner, said: “We are proud to have been recognised once again as one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers.
“This continued recognition reflects the significant investment we make in our people, and our commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities through high-quality training and development.”
He added: “Apprenticeships play a vital role in our business, helping us to nurture talent from the outset and equip individuals with the skills, experience and confidence they need to succeed. We are incredibly proud of our trainees and the contribution they make across the firm.”
The firm seeks to employ trainees, by taking on large cohorts of apprentices and graduates every year, and is currently recruiting for its 2026 intake of students with 35 AAT and ATT positions available, as well as 35 graduate roles.
Trainees will work towards qualifications in audit and assurance, accounting, tax, and payroll across offices based across the North of England and Scotland. Opportunities start from entry-level qualifications to graduate roles, eventually leading to Chartered ACA status, equivalent to a master’s degree.
Charlotte Farrimond, 19, who joined Armstrong Watson in September said: “I enjoy the variety in what I am learning and I’ve found it really rewarding being able to apply what I am learning as I can see my hard work paying off immediately. The best thing about my apprenticeship with Armstrong Watson is how supportive everyone is. There’s always someone willing to help if you have a question.”
