Accounts and Finance Apprentice (Level 2) (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 0DG |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276661 |
Summary
You will support the day-to-day operations of the finance
department, developing experience in bookkeeping, banking, billing, and credit
control within a fast-paced professional services environment.
Main Duties:
Monitor and
manage the shared Accounts email inbox, responding to
queries and escalating where appropriate.
Set up client and office account
payments in the Bankline system.
Accurately process high volumes of financial
transactions within our case management system and Xero accounting
software.
Assist with interim and search fee billing,
ensuring all relevant spreadsheets are updated correctly.
Support the Legal Cashiers with day-to-day
financial operations and ad hoc finance tasks.
Assist with bookkeeping entries, including
posting journals and maintaining accurate financial
records.
Perform daily bank reconciliations
as allocated, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Support the Credit Control function, including
chasing outstanding payments where required.
Respond to Fee Earner (Conveyancing Executive)
and client ledger queries in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain accurate financial records in
line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Provide general administrative support to the
Finance Team as required.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as
requested by the Finance Manager in line with the role.
Support with any other duties necessary with the
level of responsibility of this role as needed.
Company Benefits:
Enhanced
annual leave allowance including birthday leave
Casual
Fridays: Employees can enjoy a relaxed dress code and complimentary
lunch monthly on Fridays.
Personal
Development Plan tailored for your development
Supportive
Culture: A friendly, family-like atmosphere with a focus on employee
well-being and career development.
Free
eye tests and discounted eyewear
Reward
and recognition scheme: Employee of the month.
Training
Level 2 Accounts and Finance apprenticeship standard
Qualifications required
5 x GCSEs which must include maths at grade 6/B or above and English grade 5/C or above
Skills required
Some previous experience within a finance, office-based
environment or customer service
A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly
Excel, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Prospects
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to progress into Finance Assistant role within the Finance Team.
Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant
Duration 18 months
department, developing experience in bookkeeping, banking, billing, and credit
control within a fast-paced professional services environment.
Main Duties:
Monitor and
manage the shared Accounts email inbox, responding to
queries and escalating where appropriate.
Set up client and office account
payments in the Bankline system.
Accurately process high volumes of financial
transactions within our case management system and Xero accounting
software.
Assist with interim and search fee billing,
ensuring all relevant spreadsheets are updated correctly.
Support the Legal Cashiers with day-to-day
financial operations and ad hoc finance tasks.
Assist with bookkeeping entries, including
posting journals and maintaining accurate financial
records.
Perform daily bank reconciliations
as allocated, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Support the Credit Control function, including
chasing outstanding payments where required.
Respond to Fee Earner (Conveyancing Executive)
and client ledger queries in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain accurate financial records in
line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Provide general administrative support to the
Finance Team as required.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as
requested by the Finance Manager in line with the role.
Support with any other duties necessary with the
level of responsibility of this role as needed.
Company Benefits:
Enhanced
annual leave allowance including birthday leave
Casual
Fridays: Employees can enjoy a relaxed dress code and complimentary
lunch monthly on Fridays.
Personal
Development Plan tailored for your development
Supportive
Culture: A friendly, family-like atmosphere with a focus on employee
well-being and career development.
Free
eye tests and discounted eyewear
Reward
and recognition scheme: Employee of the month.
Training
Level 2 Accounts and Finance apprenticeship standard
Qualifications required
5 x GCSEs which must include maths at grade 6/B or above and English grade 5/C or above
Skills required
Some previous experience within a finance, office-based
environment or customer service
A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly
Excel, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Prospects
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to progress into Finance Assistant role within the Finance Team.
Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant
Duration 18 months