Accounts Apprentice

What you'll do:

Commercial Accounts:

Assist the team in simple requests and tasks which flow into the shared team inbox Support the Commercial Analysts in putting together reports which help to scrutinise financial performance Provide support to Marketing and Business Development by reviewing requests for data and simple analysis of results Provide support for the budgeting and forecasting process as and when required Support the Pricing team by retrieving charge-out rate information from our systems Support wider projects and initiatives led by Commercial Accountants designed to enhance financial performance Assist with basic administrative tasks such as monitoring of the team inbox, booking meeting rooms and taking minutes Help design and circulate communication for the team and the wider Accounts department

Credit Control:

Provide support to the Credit Control team by completing administrative tasks Run monthly aged debt reports Run automatic email process Ensure precise records are posted to ARCS Provide information to Head of Global Credit Control for regular team meetings Responsible for the group email New vendor opening forms Ad hoc reporting when required by the team

General:

Spend time providing support to other teams within the wider Accounts department should business needs allow

Training:

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Training Outcome:
Over your apprenticeship you’ll gain the skills, confidence and experience you need to apply for a permanent position at Bird & Bird or elsewhere You may choose to continue your career within a core Accounts role or focus on a specialist area within Accounts such as Credit Control and Commercial Accounts

Employer Description:
Bird & Bird is an international law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. We’re one firm internationally, which is something our clients value because it brings consistency, collaboration, and clarity. Our vision is to be the number one law firm in the world for organisations being changed by the digital world or those leading that change. From commercial to intellectual property, and dispute resolution to financial regulation, we’re a full-service law firm with a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world's digital future. We’re interested in the world, current issues, and emerging trends. We’re an outward looking, sector-focused firm, specialising in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Media, Entertainment & Sport, Retail & Consumer, and Technology & Communications.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Pursuing a career in Accounts,Written communication skills,Positive and proactive,Fast-paced environment,Punctuality