Junior Cashier Apprenticeship

Junior Cashier (AAT Level 2) Apprenticeship @ Macfarlanes LLP

Location: 20 Cursitor Street, London, EC4A 1LT

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Macfarlanes LLP?

Macfarlanes are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of their clients. Their unrivalled blend of expertise, agility and culture means they have the flexibility to meet their most challenging demands and adapt to the changing world around them.

They find, recruit and train talented people from all backgrounds, building careers for the long term, to one day shape and lead the firm. They know each other personally which means they can work together with more cohesion, and less formality. Their culture is thoughtful, challenging and supportive so that everyone, at whatever level, can thrive.

WHAT will I get from working with Macfarlanes LLP?

• EARN: £26,000 per year, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months
• CONTRACT: 2 years
• BENEFITS: Private healthcare, company pension, free onsite gym, free onsite coffee shop, employee assistance programme & more!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining the Cashiers team that sits within the wider Finance department and consists of one Accounts Payable and Cashiers Manager, two Senior Cashiers, one Cashier and one Junior Cashier. The Cashier team deal with client and office money and work collaboratively to ensure all the various cashiering tasks are completed. All tasks must be carried out within the scope of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Your daily tasks will include:

• Investigating and allocating a high volume of funds received into office account to pay the firm’s invoices.
• Reviewing third party matter-related invoices.
• Inputting bank payments.
• Transferring money between client and office account.
• Reviewing purchase ledger invoices and expense requests.
• Providing administrative support to return residual client account balances.
• Ensuring any queries are dealt with promptly, escalated accordingly and clearly communicated to senior members of the team.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!)  with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls & Principles of Costing.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Initiative & attention to detail
• IT, number & admin skills.
• Prioritisation & organisation.
• Communication, team working & flexibility.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.macfarlanes.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/accountancy/