AAT Apprentice - Legal Cashier
Mortons Solicitors
Sunderland (SR1 3AW)
Closes on Monday 21 September 2026
Posted on 26 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Working with a growing local employer, this is an entry level role and comes with training and support. A great opportunity for someone with no previous experience, and the opportunity to work in accounts in the long term, after spending time learning how the department runs as their support.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
1hr lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
Areas for training and responsibilities
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team as required to help maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with the processing of client and office account transactions
• Posting receipts and payments accurately onto the firm’s accounting system
• Supporting daily bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of electronic payments
• Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Ensure the accuracy of invoices/credit notes sent to clients and post them into the firm's computerised system
• Assisting in funds transfers to settle outstanding invoices and managing time transfers between files
• Support write-offs to clear outstanding balances
• Processing purchase invoices and expense claims
• Responding to internal finance queries in a professional manner
Where you'll work
The Yard
Gill Bridge Avenue
Sunderland
SR1 3AW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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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.
Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
The apprentice will work 4 x days per week at the workplace with 1 x day per week (Thursday) day release at East Durham College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- GCSE English (grade C/4 or above)
- GCSE Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
Mortons is a broad-based law firm and we are proud of our heritage. Established in the late 19th Century, we have been a permanent fixture in Sunderland ever since. In 2011 we expanded our operations to Seaham, in 2020 we opened our Durham office at Belmont Business Park and in 2024 we relocated our Head Office to The Yard in Sunderland.
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and in addition to being Lexcel, CQS, WIQS and Cyber Essentials accredited, we are contracted to provide publicly funded advice through the Legal Aid Agency and we also hold Children’s Panel accreditation and are members of Resolution.
https://www.mortons-solicitors.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Death‑in‑Service & Critical Illness cover, company pension, free parking, inclusive workplace, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, birthday and Christmas Eve off, Christmas shutdown, staff legal discounts, training & appraisals.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Potential full-time employment at the end of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Julie Sanderson
jsanderson@mortons-solicitors.com
0191 5144323
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039445.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 21 September 2026