Shepherd and Wedderburn 

Internship – Finance Summer Student (Edinburgh) 

This opportunity is powered by the #BlackScotInterns Program which is a Black Professionals Scotland initiative. 

We are creating internship opportunities for members of the Black community across Scotland. 

About Shepherd and Wedderburn 

Shepherd and Wedderburn is a leading Scottish-headquartered UK law firm, advising clients in more than 120 overseas jurisdictions. Founded in 1768, Shepherd and Wedderburn has been at the forefront of innovation in all the key sectors of the economy – from the expansion of Edinburgh’s financial services sector to their work with Scotland’s first tech unicorn and on landmark clean energy projects. 

 The firm is a people business that values and rewards the contribution of all colleagues. They take pride in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture while also committed to providing opportunities for employees to reach their full potential.  

 Shepherd and Wedderburn is recognised as a Platinum-accredited Investor in People and a Gold-accredited Investor in Young People, the highest accreditations attainable under the Investors in People scheme.  

Purpose of role 

This placement will be based in our finance team within our Management Services division. The role will support a number of key areas in our finance team which is divided into three distinct teams; the Revenue team which manages the firms billing & credit control function, the Financial Analysis team who are responsible for all of the firm’s budgeting, management accounts and commercial support and the Cashroom team who look after all client money transactions, the firm’s accounts payable processes and regulatory controls including bank reconciliations.  

Responsibilities  

The teams set out above carry out a number of tasks. Depending on the team(s) you will work within your responsibilities will include some or all of the following: 

  • Preparation of various management reporting documents 
  • Supporting the financial analysis team in their day-to-day tasks 
  • Assist with the analysis of firm expenditure for use within tax submissions 
  • Assist with the preparation of firm’s PAYE settlement agreement 

What we’re looking for 

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in finance who is studying towards a finance related degree. We require our team members to be open to getting stuck into a wide range of tasks and possess a real can-do attitude. The skills and experience we are looking for include: 

  • Enthusiasm, accuracy and a sharp eye for detail will be essential. 
  • Comfortable working as part of a team but also able to perform to your own initiative when required. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating clearly both verbally and in writing. 
  • You’ll be confident in your own judgement and skills, but also able to know when it’s necessary to call upon the help and expertise of others. 
  • It is essential that you have strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a busy and demanding environment to strict timescales will be fundamental. 
  • We are looking for someone who is flexible and reliable, who has a pro-active “can-do” attitude and a drive to succeed within our finance team. 
  • You should be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

 Benefits of working with us  

This role offers an ambitious individual fantastic scope to learn and progress. In addition we offer: 

  • Hybrid working 
  • A range of informal training and learning opportunities 
  • Team social events (restrictions allowing) 

REPORTING TO: Finance Department  

Hours per week:  33.75 hours per week  

Duration: 6 weeks  

Commencing: TBC – Early June 2024 

Remote/Office/Hybrid: Hybrid working (Edinburgh office) 

SALARY: £405 per week 

How do I apply? 

1.     If you are not already a BPS member, register for free with Black Professionals Scotland by following this link https://blackprofessionalsscotland.com/register-to-be-a-member-of-bps/ 

2.     Send a CV (2 pages max) and covering letter (250 words max) to internships@blackprofessionalsscotland.com. 

3.     In the subject field of your application email, simply type “BPU011 – Name” so if your name is John Mensah, kindly type “BPU011 – John Mensah 

NOTE: Ensure to reference yourself as a member of Black Professionals United Kingdom in your application.

To apply for this job email your details to workplacements@blackprofessionals.uk