We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as a Legal Cashier Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal environment, working alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Legal Cashier Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly. You’ll be part of a local team in Northampton and a wider firm-wide finance department, supporting our Legal Advisers and other business functions.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Processing client and office account transactions
- Producing accurate bills and invoices
- Handling transfers and responding to accounting queries
- Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Supporting colleagues across different sites when needed
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Eager to learn and grow in a legal finance setting
- A strong communicator with a keen eye for detail
- Flexible, proactive, and able to manage their workload under pressure
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Previous experience in a finance or legal environment is a bonus, but not essential — we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and friendly team
- Gain valuable skills and experience in a respected legal firm
- Enjoy a structured development path with opportunities to progress
- Make a real impact from day one
This role is perfect for someone looking to build a career in legal finance and develop a strong foundation in a professional services environment.
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.
We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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