Fabio took part in LTSB’s Business programme in 2015, and went on to secure a trainee position at accountancy firm BKL.
He has recently been promoted to partner, one of the fastest progressions in the history of the firm!
When Fabio first found LTSB, his options had felt limited, and apprenticeships weren’t widely available at the time.
After completing the programme, he met LTSB’s employer partners, accountancy firm BKL, who offered him a trainee position. Just two years later, in 2017, he was named Apprentice of the Year, which was an early sign of what was to come.
Since then, Fabio has risen through the ranks, with his progression from trainee to senior manager among the fastest in BKL’s history.
In 2025, Fabio was named a winner of the Accountancy Age 35, which celebrates young UK accountants making outstanding contributions to their firms and to the profession.
Now, Fabio has taken the next step. He has been appointed as Accounts and Business Services Partner at BKL, becoming the firm’s youngest ever partner.
Speaking about his story with BKL, Fabio said:
“LTSB helped me to get my foot in the door. Apprenticeships weren’t as popular in 2015 and there were limited options for people who didn’t go to uni, but I knew I could succeed if I had the chance. When I was on the bootcamp, LTSB gave me loads of opportunities to meet different employers. Without that, I never would have found my role at BKL, one of LTSB’s oldest employer partners. LTSB encouraged me to never give up. They genuinely changed my life and I’m proud to lead the way for other young people following the same path.”
On his appointment to partner, Fabio said:
“After beginning my accountancy career with BKL ten years ago, I’m proud to call myself a BKL partner. I’ve always aspired to work hard towards my goals, strive for excellence and find opportunities to grow — and to help clients and colleagues do the same.”
BKL’s CEO, Lee Brook, added:
“Along with all of Fabio’s colleagues old and new, I’m delighted at his progression to homegrown partner. His consistent focus on positive impact, high standards and the best outcome — for our clients, our ABS team and himself — will make him an outstanding senior leader.”
(Quotes courtesy of BKL)
As Fabio reflects, “LTSB helped me to get my foot in the door. Apprenticeships weren’t as popular in 2015 and there were limited options for people who didn’t go to uni, but I knew I could succeed if I had the chance.
“When I was on the bootcamp, LTSB gave me loads of opportunities to meet different employers. Without that, I never would have found my role at BKL, one of LTSB’s oldest employer partners, and eventually become a Director there.
Paving the Way for Others
Fabio is now passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential himself. In his senior position at BKL, he has championed the newer LTSB apprentices, including Bilshan whose story you can read here.
“LTSB encouraged me to never give up. They genuinely changed my life and I’m proud to lead the way for other young people following the same path.”
