Finance assistant apprentice

Introduction

The Chamber are looking for an accounting apprentice to join the team. 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 Employer

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is a locally based private sector organisation, owned by the Members and accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce.
We are committed to helping Pennine Lancashire have a thriving economy. We are active at local, regional and national levels in the influential decision making bodies, whose programmes and investments, both public and private, determine the environment in which business operates.

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.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice 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, 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 require

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

Training Outcome

Potential for fulltime employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working hours to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: BURNLEY COLLEGE