Summary This is a new position for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join the Accounts department within Bird & Bird LLP, an award-winning city Law Firm. You will earn while you learn and experience different aspects of the department while spending four days a week in the London office of Bird & Bird. Wage £26,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 35 hours a week Start date Tuesday 9 September 2025 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work What you'll do: Commercial Accounts: Assist the team in simple requests and tasks which flow into the shared team inbox Support the Commercial Analysts in putting together reports which help to scrutinise financial performance Provide support to Marketing and Business Development by reviewing requests for data and simple analysis of results Provide support for the budgeting and forecasting process as and when required Support the Pricing team by retrieving charge-out rate information from our systems Support wider projects and initiatives led by Commercial Accountants designed to enhance financial performance Assist with basic administrative tasks such as monitoring of the team inbox, booking meeting rooms and taking minutes Help design and circulate communication for the team and the wider Accounts department Credit Control: Provide support to the Credit Control team by completing administrative tasks Run monthly aged debt reports Run automatic email process Ensure precise records are posted to ARCS Provide information to Head of Global Credit Control for regular team meetings Responsible for the group email New vendor opening forms Ad hoc reporting when required by the team General: Spend time providing support to other teams within the wider Accounts department should business needs allow Where you'll work 12 New Fetter Lane London EC4A 1JP Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED Your training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries. Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes. Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts. Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts. Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations. Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders. Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand. Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications. Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries. Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes. Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts. Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts. Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations. Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders. Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand. Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications. Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Your training plan Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (AC/9-4)) A Level in: 3 A-Levels (grade (AC/9-4)) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Pursuing a career in Accounts Written communication skills Positive and proactive Fast-paced environment Punctuality About this company Bird & Bird is an international law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. We’re one firm internationally, which is something our clients value because it brings consistency, collaboration, and clarity. Our vision is to be the number one law firm in the world for organisations being changed by the digital world or those leading that change. From commercial to intellectual property, and dispute resolution to financial regulation, we’re a full-service law firm with a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world's digital future. We’re interested in the world, current issues, and emerging trends. We’re an outward looking, sector-focused firm, specialising in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Media, Entertainment & Sport, Retail & Consumer, and Technology & Communications. After this apprenticeship Over your apprenticeship you’ll gain the skills, confidence and experience you need to apply for a permanent position at Bird & Bird or elsewhere You may choose to continue your career within a core Accounts role or focus on a specialist area within Accounts such as Credit Control and Commercial Accounts Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328877.