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REF NO. 8EMC

Accounts Assistant

Ongoing (we close ongoing adverts once sufficient applications are received)

£13,714.29 to £15,600 (£24,000 to £26,000 FTE) per annum (dependant on experience)

Permanent, part-time (20 hours per week)

Chesterfield with agile working

recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk

03333200333

Find out how to apply

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Overview

Why the post exists

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers? Are you a self-starter keen to provide support? Do you enjoy providing good customer service? Can you thrive in a multi-tasking team-oriented environment? If so, you could be our next Finance team member.

As an Accounts Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the Chamber. You’ll support the finance team with invoice processing, credit control, and key accounting tasks. Whether you’re chasing overdue payments or ensuring our records are accurate and compliant, you’ll be a key contributor to the day-to-day financial health of the organisation.

To maximise operational availability, the usual working pattern will be between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday for 4 hours per day. Please state any time preferences in the application covering letter.

Overview

Key areas of responsibility

  • Invoice and accounts processing – Accurately process and record sales and purchase invoices using Business Central. Assist with standard journal entries and ensure they align with accounting standards. Support accounts payable processes, including preparing payment runs.
  • Credit control and financial administration – Proactively manage debtor relationships and chase overdue accounts. Post and allocate receipts to the accounting system. Respond to internal and external financial queries with professionalism and accuracy. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal procedures.
  • Team and organisational Support – Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team and Head of Finance as needed. Manage a variety of admin tasks, including data entry and filing. Liaise with colleagues across the Chamber and external customers to support seamless financial operations.

Overview

Applicants will possess

  • Relevant experience in credit control and accounts support.
  • Familiarity with finance systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central.
  • Understanding of public sector audit requirements and financial compliance.
  • Experience of working with a broad range of businesses would be an advantage but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidently works independently, but also a team player.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Teams and Excel).
  • A willingness and ability to learn on the job.
  • Reliable, punctual and proactive.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Tactful, professional and proud to support others.

For more information please click here to view the job description and person specification.

Benefits

What you can expect in return

#1

25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time)

#2

8% employer contribution to pension scheme (non-contributory for employee)

#3

Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more

#4

Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service

#5

Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries

#6

Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent)

#7

Two CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity)

#8

Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes

#9

Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off

#10

Learning and development opportunities

#11

Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army

#12

Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars

#13

Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year)

#14

Employee social events

Company Overview

About us

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) is a well-respected and award winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.

Our accreditations and awards

How to apply

Found a great role? It’s easy to work for us. Simply follow the three steps below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Apply for this role

Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) monitoring form here. You can learn about why we collect this information and how it is utilised in the form introduction.

Send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you believe that you will add value to the role and the Chamber to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk with the subject line as the vacancy reference, 8EMC.

Alternatively, post your application to: FAO HR department, East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND

Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

If you’re successful at this stage, you will be invited for an interview. If you’re unsuccessful, the Chamber’s HR team will let you know by email.

First, you’ll be invited to interview virtually via Microsoft Teams or in-person at our Chesterfield office. If your interview goes well, you may be invited to attend a second interview or offered the role. Some interviews might require you to compile some research or to prepare a presentation. At the end of the interview, the interviewer will confirm the timeline for next steps.

Interviews usually last around an hour with a mix of competency based interview questions, and in some cases, we might ask you to carry out some practical exercises.

Decisions will be made at each stage of the process, as we score applicants against the role criteria. If you’re successful, we will contact you to make an offer. This will be followed up in writing and a contract will be sent to you once a start date is confirmed. You will receive information on your induction and what you will do on your first day. If you have any questions, please just get in touch.

If you’re unsuccessful, we will either write to you or contact you by telephone, and if you’ve attended an interview we’re more than happy to provide feedback. You’re welcome to apply again for another role in the future.

Chamber Statement

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader.

All suitably qualified people are encouraged to apply for vacancies regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Applicants require current eligibility to live and work in the UK, they must also disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Please inform recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants. For information about how we process your data click here.