Accountancy Apprentice - Birmingham

We’re Harper James, a fast-growing, full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model designed for ambitious SMEs. Backed by private equity and home to over 150 people, we’re expanding our business operations team in Birmingham and are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Finance Apprentice to join us for a 15-month apprenticeship.

Purpose of the Role:
You will support our finance team with day-to-day financial processes and administrative tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop core finance and accounting skills, and build the foundations of a professional career in accountancy and business.

Our finance team is a vital core component of our business. As a Finance Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in supporting our finance team with:

Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate records in our finance systems Assisting with sales invoicing and credit control processes Supporting the reconciliation of bank statements and petty cash Helping prepare financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports Maintaining accurate filing of finance records (digital and paper) Providing support with month-end and year-end finance tasks General administration to support the smooth running of the finance function

What we are looking for

A keen interest in finance, numbers, and business Excellent interpersonal skills to adapt to a busy, fast-paced team based all over the UK Exceptional organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach to your day-to-day work. Confident and strong communication skills are a must as this role may directly liaise with clients, internal stakeholders and suppliers  IT savvy and strong Microsoft 365 experience or ability to learn quickly on the job. A proactive approach to work and an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

Enrolment on the Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship with full support from our training partner Babington Practical experience in legal admin, business operations and finance We focus on your attitude and potential, not just your qualifications – this opportunity is designed to support people starting out in their careers 33 days holiday, including public holidays. Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year. Private healthcare Discounted gym memberships, access to retailer discounts, team socials and more!

Training:

On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Established in 2014 by Toby Harper, our founder and CEO, Harper James is a new breed of commercial law firm. Our purpose is as clear now as it was in 2014 – we want to enable growth-oriented businesses to succeed. We do this by delivering top-quality and accessible legal services and acting as partners in our clients’ journeys while operating according to our unique values. We work nationally with start-ups through to unicorns and long-running established businesses that may now be looking to scale or looking to exit.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail