Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprentice (Level 2) (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276519 |
Summary
Main Responsibilities:
Support the finance team with day to day financial operations in line with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules
Assist with processing purchase invoices, staff expenses and office disbursements
Help maintain accurate client and office account records
Handle incoming and outgoing payments under supervision
Contribute to ensuring full compliance with SRA regulations and internal procedures
Communicate professionally with fee earners, clients and external suppliers
Maintain well organised digital and physical finance records
Learn and use specialist legal accounting software
Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required
Company Benefits:
Perkbox benefits, including: retail discounts and access to wellbeing and mental health support
Life Insurance / Death in Service cover
Enhanced sick pay
Christmas and New Year office closures
End of year Christmas celebration
Training
Level 2 Accounts and Finance Apprenticeship standard
Qualifications required
5 x GCSEs which must include Maths at grade 6/B and above and English at grade 4/C and above
Skills required
Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work accurately while meeting deadlines.
Competent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and email.
Prospects
Opportunity to develop into an experienced, fully trained Accounts Assistant
Ongoing growth in knowledge and skills within a professional law firm finance team
Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant
Duration 16 Months
Support the finance team with day to day financial operations in line with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules
Assist with processing purchase invoices, staff expenses and office disbursements
Help maintain accurate client and office account records
Handle incoming and outgoing payments under supervision
Contribute to ensuring full compliance with SRA regulations and internal procedures
Communicate professionally with fee earners, clients and external suppliers
Maintain well organised digital and physical finance records
Learn and use specialist legal accounting software
Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required
Company Benefits:
Perkbox benefits, including: retail discounts and access to wellbeing and mental health support
Life Insurance / Death in Service cover
Enhanced sick pay
Christmas and New Year office closures
End of year Christmas celebration
Training
Level 2 Accounts and Finance Apprenticeship standard
Qualifications required
5 x GCSEs which must include Maths at grade 6/B and above and English at grade 4/C and above
Skills required
Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work accurately while meeting deadlines.
Competent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and email.
Prospects
Opportunity to develop into an experienced, fully trained Accounts Assistant
Ongoing growth in knowledge and skills within a professional law firm finance team
Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant
Duration 16 Months