Business Administration Apprentice - Solicitors
LEONARD GRAY LLP
CHELMSFORD, CM1 1JY
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 9 February at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 January 2025
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Summary
Leonard Gray Solicitors in Chelmsford are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Trainee Legal Cashier/Administrator to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions within a legal environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Annual wage
- £18,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 10 February
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of the firm's financial records and supporting the overall financial operations.
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable transactions efficiently and accurately
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage
- Prepare and reconcile bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy in financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements as required
- Liaise with clients and vendors regarding payment queries and discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and internal policies related to financial transactions
- Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks as needed to enhance operational efficiency
If you are passionate about finance and administration within the legal sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.
Where you’ll work
72-74 DUKE STREET
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1JY
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.
College or training organisation
CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
- Business Administrator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- Off the job training
- Level 3 Business Administration qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5/6)
- Maths (grade 5/6)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Proactive
About this company
Leonard Gray Solicitors have been located in the centre of Chelmsford, Essex for more than 130 years, offering a complete range of legal services to businesses and private individuals. We are open and approachable, offering direct contact with the solicitor handling your matter when you need it most.
https://www.leonardgray.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• Casual dress • Company events • Company pension • Free parking • Life insurance • On-site parking • Sick pay
After this apprenticeship
Potential full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katie
kbarton@crownvt.co.uk
01702597499
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295080.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 9 February at 11:59pm)
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