Revenue Apprentice

FRIED FRANK HARRIS SHRIVER & JACOBSON (LONDON) LLP

ENGLAND (EC2N 4AG)

Closes in 7 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 August 2025

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Summary

Our London based US law firm provides challenging and exciting career opportunities. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and embrace a successful career. We are seeking an ambitious, analytical thinker to join our busy Revenue team to provide assistance to a team of 5.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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We offer a full benefits package including Bupa health care, gym membership allowance as well as may wellbeing initiatives.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 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

Position: Revenue Assistant (Apprentice)
Department: Finance
Houra: 35 hours; Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm

Job Summary:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Revenue Assistant to join the London office of an elite international law firm. The role is designed for an individual at the start of their career who is interested in legal finance, billing processes and administrative operations within a high-performing international law firm.

This apprenticeship will provide structured training, mentoring and real hands on experience using financial and practice management like 3E. You will support the Revenue Control team, assisting in the coordination and delivery of billing and collection processes while developing a solid foundation for a future career in legal finance.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide day to day support to the Revenue Controllers on billing and collections activities.
  • Generate, edit and prepare draft invoices using Elite 3E for review.
  • Monitor the London Revenue inbox, responding promptly to internal and external queries.
  • Coordinate with RCs, LEAs, fee earners and partners to process billing related requests such as narrative amendments, time transfers, write offs etc.
  • Monitor the workflow to ensure timely processing of WIP and disbursements.
  • Gain exposure to e-billing and various platforms. Assist in submitting invoices via the e-billing hub or client specific portals.
  • Track and review client billing guidelines to ensure billing compliance.
  • Maintain and update client/ matter data such as addresses, contact details and budgets.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above.
  • A strong interest in finance or business administration.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Eagerness to learn, ask questions and work part of a collaborative team.
  • Organised, proactive and able to manage time effectively.

What we offer:

  • A structured apprenticeship programme with ongoing support and training.
  • Hands-on experience with legal billing systems and exposure to international finance operations.
  • A supportive, professional and inclusive environment within a dynamic US law firm.
  • Hybrid working model (subject to firm policy)

Where you'll work

100 BISHOPSGATE
LONDON
CITY AND COUNTY OF THE CITY
ENGLAND
EC2N 4AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

STRAIGHT A TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Our apprenticeship provider support apprentices remotely, with frequent video calls.  

The candidate will work a 3 or 4 days in the office and spend one day per week focusing on their apprenticeship studies from home.  

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Fried Frank's 750 lawyers are located in the key financial and government centers of New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt and Brussels. We proudly serve many of the world’s leading corporations, investment funds and financial institutions.

After this apprenticeship

Once the apprenticeship is complete we would consider hiring the candidate as a Revenue Assistant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FRIED FRANK HARRIS SHRIVER & JACOBSON (LONDON) LLP

Olivia Edwards

olivia.edwards@friedfrank.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338634.

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Closes in 7 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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