Apprentice-Finance

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive — where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. 

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.

We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement.
 

The role

Key Accountabilities

• On the job training will be given alongside the help and support of the other team members/apprentices.
• Learn and perform wide range of processing, reconciliation and other accounting tasks that are aligned with your skills and develop your experience.
• The range of work could include tasks/activities in connection with:
• Carrying out book-keeping activities including journal postings and its validation with relevant invoices, documentation and records
• Extract bank statements and assist in various bank and balance sheet reconciliations including chasing up for supporting documentation, identifying and correcting errors
• Assist with month end management accounts and financial year end procedures including preparation of audit schedules for the purpose of submission to external auditors
• Assisting the line managers for daily data request for further requested analysis
• Assist with production of weekly, monthly and annual internal reports
• Assist with audit testing and other audit work including interaction with the external auditors
• Filing and archiving of financial statements and accounting files/ reports
• Assist with a range of office, administrative and ad-hoc finance related tasks as required.
• You will need to be well-organised, polite and be able to meet deadlines.
• A growth mindset and passion for learning
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with team members and Local office stakeholders.
   

Your experience

• BCOM or MCOM cleared candidates with excellent accounting knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Knowledge & experience of Microsoft Suite (Excel/ Power Point/ Word)
• Experience in any accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks. etc)
   

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.  

Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here