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Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Employer
QA Apprenticeships
Location
City of Edinburgh
Salary
£19,500 per annum
Closing date
5 Jun 2023

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Specialism
Administration
Sector
Law, Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Permanent

Job Details

Watermans are a modern, forward-thinking law firm. We offer legal services in conveyancing, private client, family law, dispute resolution and personal injury.

They're all about making the legal process as straightforward as possible for clients - and that extends to the team, too! No being set in their ways, Watermans are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive place to work. 

Their accounts business provides support to the 2  Watermans law firms, their estate agency and other local businesses. It currently has a team of 6. The role will include office administration and bookkeeping tasks.

You’ll get an idea of what they're about from the social channels (@watermansofficial on Instagram).

Salary - £19,500 per annum

Working hours - 9am to 5pm

Interested? Apply Today!

What will I be doing?

  • Entering data into accounting software using Sage and Xero.
  • Filing for the department, both paper and electronically using Microsoft Office (Excel)
  • Collating cheques daily for banking
  • Communicating with fee earners to ascertain cheques are authorised to bank
  • Writing cheques
  • Updating purchase ledger

Character Profile

The right candidate must have a welcoming approach (positive and professional) to clients, both in person and over the phone. Other character traits which are important in the role are:

  • Organised
  • Helpful (to both clients and colleagues)
  • Confident and Engaging
  • Keenness to learn and to support others
  • Ability to use IT systems effectively

Company Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Two companywide social events per year (and ad hoc additional informal events)

Progression?

  • There is fantastic opportunity to progress after apprenticeship completion, as Waterman's are willing to offer a full time role and put the candidate through a SOLAS Accounting Qualification.

Important Information

“QA’s apprenticeship programmes may be funded in part by the European Union through the European Social Fund, which supports the development of employment opportunities and a skilled workforce.” For more information about QA Apprenticeships, please visit our website. Note: This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised close date is reached.

Company

QA Apprenticeships is the first Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated IT apprenticeships provider, as well as 3-time consecutive winner of Apprenticeship Programme of the Year (2012, 2013 and 2014). According to Ofsted, we deliver "world-class" apprenticeship programmes with "exceptionally well qualified" staff. Most of our apprentices "deliver a high standard of work for their employers and exceed expectations, often finding better ways of working and reducing costs".

Why choose QA Apprenticeships?

  • The first IT apprenticeships business rated Ofsted Outstanding
  • 100% of QA apprentices have jobs from day one of their 12–14 month apprenticeship programmes
  • 94% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing; this is 20% higher than the national average (National Apprenticeship Service 2012)
  • We have won the coveted Apprenticeship Programme of the Year award for three consecutive years at The Learning Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014
  • Leading apprenticeship partner for Microsoft, Oracle, HPE, Cisco and Association of Project Management

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01753898736
Location
Rath House 55-65 Uxbridge Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1SG
GB

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