AAT Apprentice - Legal Cashier

Areas for training and responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team as required to help maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with the processing of client and office account transactions
• Posting receipts and payments accurately onto the firm’s accounting system
• Supporting daily bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of electronic payments
• Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Ensure the accuracy of invoices/credit notes sent to clients and post them into the firm's computerised system
• Assisting in funds transfers to settle outstanding invoices and managing time transfers between files
• Support write-offs to clear outstanding balances
• Processing purchase invoices and expense claims
• Responding to internal finance queries in a professional manner

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. 

Potential full-time employment at the end of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Mortons is a broad-based law firm and we are proud of our heritage.  Established in the late 19th Century, we have been a permanent fixture in Sunderland ever since.  In 2011 we expanded our operations to Seaham, in 2020 we opened our Durham office at Belmont Business Park and in 2024 we relocated our Head Office to The Yard in Sunderland.

We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and in addition to being Lexcel, CQS, WIQS and Cyber Essentials accredited, we are contracted to provide publicly funded advice through the Legal Aid Agency and we also hold Children’s Panel accreditation and are members of Resolution.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 1hr lunch.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience