We have a brand new opportunity to join our esteemed Private Wealth team in Bristol or Newcastle. Working as part of our Tax & Trust Accounts team as a Trust Accounts Apprentice, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, preparing trustees' Trust accounts and tax returns.

The team

Our Private Wealth team is a collaboration of lawyers, accountants, financial advisors and tax specialists. Their expertise is highly regarded and ensures that our clients' wealth is protected, now and for future generations. For law firms, this is a pretty unique setup which allows us to offer our clients the very best full-service advice possible.

The role

Reporting to a Trust Accounts Manager, you will provide general support to other members of the team. You can expect to be involved in a broad range of tasks which might include bank reconciliations, processing of outgoing electronic payments, preparation of trust accounts and tax returns for review, dealing with the day to day affairs of your client portfolio, ensuring that engagement letters are in place for clients, and that fees are agreed and billed accordingly. You'll also assist other members of the team in the overall management of client affairs.

What are we looking for?

Whilst experience isn't essential, what is important to us is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Professional communication is an essential part of this role, so a confident telephone manner and personable approach are both required. You'll also need to be able to work closely with your team members in delivering a first class service to our clients. A working knowledge and understanding of trust accounts would also be useful, but we can support you with training in this area.

As well as the above, strong IT skills are a must, along with a meticulous and detailed approach to any task undertaken.

What is in it for you?

Whilst this is an entry level role, we're committed to developing all of our people and we're keen to support you through the apprenticeship scheme. This could see you progressing further within the Tax & Trust Accounts team. There's a lot to get your teeth into and some fantastic opportunities for anyone looking for a unique, challenging and supportive environment.

Who are we?

A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 400 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 19 US cities and seven UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France.

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm's experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

What makes it great to work here?

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!  We like and make time for each other enabling us to establish professional relationships that can often become lasting friendships. 

Through our D&I initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued.  We have a Diversity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have an ethnic diversity, an LGBT+, a family network and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody).  We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work.  We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing, including our team of dedicated mental health first aiders.  We recognise that getting the right work life balance is a priority for all of us and we're very happy to talk flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns.

And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can pick and choose between the benefits that matter most to you.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move then please get in touch to find out more. No agencies please, we're an in-house recruitment team!

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