VACANCY | Apprentice Finance Assistant

Who we are:

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is a private sector organisation, owned by the Members and accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce. We help companies across the area with their productivity, by helping reduce costs, providing qualified advice, training and developing staff, increasing sales and improving profits. We strive for a culture of quality and improvement throughout the Chamber and every member of staff is encouraged to take on the principles of organisation excellence.

We are positive, collaborative, innovative, supportive, and ambassadors for the Chamber in all we do.

What will you do?

General admin duties including;

• Updating spreadsheets and databases
• Filing
• Maintaining appropriate files, reports, documentation and data
• Assisting with general tasks when required – placing Amazon orders, signing in/meeting/greeting visitors
• Handling telephone enquiries, redirecting calls as required

Assist with accounting tasks including;

• Answering invoice queries
• Providing customer statements
• Checking supplier statements – requesting copy invoices as/when required
• Recording customer receipts
• Recording supplier payments
• Managing credit and debit card payments and receipts
• Assisting the Finance & Policy team as and when required

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential qualities:

• Interest in finance/accounts
• Attention to detail
• Good time-keeping
• Strong team player and independent worker
• Good organisation skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong work ethic with a positive mindset
• Support and contribute to our core values – positive, collaborative, innovative, supportive and be an ambassador for the Chamber

Desirable qualities:

• Prior studies of maths/accounts (AAT training to be offered)
• Prior use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Hours of work:

Your normal hours of work will be from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (one day release for training/college.) You will receive one hour per day for lunch.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a positive, collaborative, innovative, supportive company
• Be part of our Finance team in a professional and supportive environment
• Competitive salary (£11.6k – £15.5k per annum depending on experience)
• 25 days paid leave plus statutory days
• Additional (discretionary) leave between Christmas and New Year
• Access to company pension scheme with 5% Company contribution and access to twice yearly meeting with Company pension advisor
• Access to free office car park
• Access to free Westfield Health Level 1 Cash Plan
• Access to discounted AA breakdown cover
• Access to professional development training and progression opportunities
• Flexible working
• Death in Service cover (up to 4x annual salary)

How to apply:

If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, please email an up-to-date CV to jobs@chamberelancs.co.uk along with a brief covering letter detailing why you would be a great fit for the role.