Accounts Apprentice Rogers & Norton Solicitors

Rogers And Norton; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated apprentice to join their accounts team. This full-time role offers a blend of practical experience and academic learning, leading to an AAT Level 2 qualification, with potential progression to higher levels. You will engage in essential financial processes, including billing, ledger management, and bank reconciliations, while receiving support for your studies. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in finance within a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional development. If you're eager to learn and grow, this apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus

BUPA Cash Plan Healthcare

Death in Service Benefit

Enhanced Pension

Discounted Legal Services

Qualifications

• Willingness to study for AAT and commitment to a finance career.
• Good IT skills and ability to work efficiently in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the accounts team in maintaining accurate records.
• Provide support to ensure service levels are met.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

GCSE English and Maths Level C/4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This full-time position includes both practical experience and academic learning, with a day release at Norfolk Adult Education (The Forum Norwich). The successful candidate will work towards achieving their AAT Level 2 qualification, with opportunities to advance to Levels 3 and 4. The course is set to commence in September 2025.

Job Purpose

To support the accounts team in providing an efficient service to our fee earning departments. Including but not limited to, receipt posting, payment management, billing, ledger management, bank reconciliations, purchase ledger management, assistance and support.

Apprentice Development

As an apprentice you will be provided with the help and support to undertake your AAT studies. It is expected that you will keep on top of your studies and develop your skillset throughout the duration of your apprenticeship. You will learn to undertake a full range of core financial processes.

Key Accountabilities

1. Assist the accounts team under direction and via regular tasks in maintaining accurate and timely records.
2. Provide assistance under guidance within the accounts team to ensure cross-cover in all areas of work.
3. Maintain a pro-active, positive and professional approach within a team environment to meet expected service levels.
4. Assist the finance director or any appropriate line manager with financial data as and when required and directed.
5. Liaise with staff from fee earning teams to assist with queries as required.

Key Challenges

1. Manage own workload effectively which will include a variety of tasks within deadlines that need to be met, under direct supervision but increasingly building independence.
2. Use a combination of good communication, numeracy skills and attention to detail to assist with accounts queries across the firm.
3. Apply good attention to detail and organising skills to ensure all financial information produced is accurate and completed within requirement timescales, within set procedures and checking protocols.

Person Specification

1. Educated to GCSE English and Maths Level C/4 or equivalent.
2. Willingness to study for AAT and can demonstrate an interest in and commitment to a career in finance.
3. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages.
4. Good mathematical skills.
5. Ability to work efficiently within a team or independently.
6. Good attention to detail, particularly with numerical data.
7. A willingness to work flexibly and to learn new skills, including learning from mistakes and proactively making improvements to performance accordingly.

On offer is a benefits package which includes profit share bonus, BUPA cash plan healthcare, death in service, enhanced pension and discounted legal services.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please email Ellie Walpole, HR Manager at [e-mail].