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Vacancy: Finance Assistant / Finance Assistant Apprentice
At East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, we help businesses across the region to grow, connect and succeed. Our vision is a world where businesses succeed and communities thrive, and our mission is to provide outstanding expertise, drive growth, and advocate for all. When you join the Chamber, you’ll become part of a positive, collaborative, innovative and supportive team of Chamber ambassadors who are passionate about making a real difference to businesses and communities across East Lancashire.
About the Role:
A full-time position working within a small, supportive and experienced team from our Chamber offices in Accrington, you will play an important role in supporting the Chamber’s day-to-day finance operations while gaining exposure to a wide range of finance and business administrative activities. This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for the duration required to complete the associated training and qualification programme (if applicable), with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate, subject to performance and business needs.
Finance
- Answer customer invoice and payment enquiries
- Produce and distribute customer statements on a monthly basis
- Check supplier statements and request copy invoices where required
- Record customer receipts and supplier payments
- Process credit and debit card transactions
- Assist with expense claim checks
- Assist with credit control including producing a monthly debt list
- Assist the Finance & Policy Team with ad-hoc projects and activities
Business Support and Administration
- Update spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
- Maintain files, records and documentation
- Handle incoming telephone enquiries
- Welcome visitors and provide a professional visitor experience
- Support general office administration
- Assist colleagues across the wider Chamber team when required
Customer Service
- Provide a professional, friendly and responsive service
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to work
The Ideal Candidate
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- AAT qualified, currently studying towards an AAT qualification, or committed to completing AAT studies
- Commitment to Chamber values – positive, collaborative, innovative, supportive.
We recognise that candidates may be looking to start their career through an apprenticeship programme (studying AAT) or may already have relevant finance and administration training and experience. As such, we are happy to consider applications from individuals at different stages of their career, with the role, development pathway and salary being tailored to the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience. Please provide relevant details in your covering letter.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a positive, collaborative, innovative, supportive company
- Competitive salary dependent on experience, qualifications and whether the successful candidate joins as an apprentice or experienced Finance Assistant
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Additional (discretionary) leave between Christmas and New Year
- Additional birthday leave*
- Access to contributory 5% employer pension scheme*
- Free on-site parking
- Access to Westfield Health Level 1 Cash Plan*
- Discounted AA breakdown cover
- Professional development and progression opportunities
- Death in Service cover up to four times annual salary*
* Subject to qualifying service period.
How to Apply
Please send your CV together with a brief covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the role to l.clifton@chamberelancs.co.uk by close of play 31 July 2026. Please include relevant previous role/finance experience and/or confirm if you are applying for the role as a prospective apprentice.
