Assistant Accountant Apprentice

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Level 2 qualification, looking to start a career in finance and accounting within a professional legal firm. You will work with an experienced team, gaining practical experience. The role will involve supporting the day-to-day activities and developing your own knowledge.

This position is a great opportunity for someone with a Level 2 qualification with no prior business experience. Full training and support will be provided to the right person who is enthusiastic about learning and developing within the role

As an Accounts Apprentice, your duties will include:

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications
• Work as part of the wider McGarry Law team and providing a helpful and professional service

As your knowledge and confidence develop, you will be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and learn more about the wider finance function.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Keen to learn
• Manage workload
• Concern for accuracy
• Reliable
• Respect confidentiality
• Positive
• Professional
• Approachable

• Maths and English GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)
• Accounting L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant, grade Level 2 (Essential)