Invoice Apprentice

The Scottish Midland Cooperative is Scotland’s largest independent co-operative and has been at the heart of Scottish communities since 1859. Their businesses include Scotmid Co-operative, Lakes and Dales Co-operative, Semichem, Funeral Directors, Post Offices and our property division.

The Scottish Midland Cooperative have an exciting opportunity for an apprenticeship within their Invoice team based at our Head Office in Newbridge.

Working for the Invoice Team is a superb learning opportunity for someone who would like to gain a variety of experience in a finance setting, while gaining an industry recognised qualification.

The apprenticeship will involve on the job training, education (through work-based learning) as well as the opportunity to demonstrate independent work skills and team working.

The Scottish Midland Co-operative have a successful past working with apprentices, encouraging each individual to stay on and progress within the company after completion.

This company value early careers and focus on developing the skills of young people in the work place. Working with the Scottish Midland Co-operative is a great opportunity for any young person to kick start their career and progress within a growing and developing company.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Utilising the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- Processing and payment of invoices using internal systems
- Dealing with insurance claims
- Branch charging
- General administration duties including mail, photocopying and filing
- Utilise collaborative technologies to communicate with internal/external stakeholders

**Required Skills**:

- A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- High attention to detail and an orderly approach to processing
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Confident and enthusiastic

**Additional Information**:

- Fixed term - 12 months
- Working Hours - 37.5 per week, worked Monday to Friday.
- Core business hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm.

***Future Career Progression**: