Summary
MC Apprenticeships are recruiting on behalf of Grey-Smith Legal for an Administration Accounts Assistant Apprentice.The successful candidate plays a vital role in supporting the Finance Department by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions relating to Residential Conveyancing and Private Client matters.
What you will do at work
Client Account Administration
- Process client receipts and payments in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules
- Record and allocate client funds accurately to individual matters
- Assist with client account reconciliations
- Maintain accurate client ledgers
- Process transfers between client and office accounts where permitted under the SRA Accounts Rules
- Assist with identifying and resolving residual client balance
Finance Support
- Verify financial information prior to completion.
- Process Land Registry fees and search provider invoices
- Reconcile conveyancing completion statements
- Liaise with conveyancing fee earners regarding financial queries and completion balances
- Assist with estate account reconciliations
- Support fee earners with financial administration relating to trusts and estate matters.
Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Finance Manager in ensuring compliance with:
- SRA Accounts Rules
- Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements
- Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
- HMRC financial requirements
- GDPR
- Internal financial procedures
- Cyber security and fraud prevention procedures
- Client money protection requirement
- Immediately report any suspected breaches of the SRA Accounts
- Rules or suspicious financial activity
Administration
- Answer finance telephone enquiries
- Respond to financial queries from fee earners
- Maintain electronic accounting records
- Scan and file financial documentation
- Support implementation of new finance procedures
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested
Training
- Middlesbrough College
- Level 2 Administration Assistant
- Day release 1 day per week online
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (4) – essential
About this employer
Grey-Smith Legal, with its four offices located across the Northeast, offers an extensive spectrum of legal services catering to a diverse clientele.
Our accomplished team boasts exceptional expertise, delivering straightforward legal advice and assistance for individuals and businesses alike.
As the fastest growing law firm in the region, we attribute our success to fostering enduring partnerships with our valued clients, committed staff and stakeholders.
After this apprenticeship
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.