Finance Apprentice

**We’re looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our growing Finance team.** Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager, we are looking for an apprentice to join a dynamic team which includes individuals with a variety of experiences, both in accounting practice and industry. We have a real focus on everyone playing their part andtaking ownership of their own role, whilst learning from each other’s experience to support individual personal development. **In Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, for over 10 years** Chess is one of the UK's leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing 300 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 20,000 organisations. By leveraging world-class technology, Chess helps you to connect your people, protect your data, grow your business, reduce your costs and work better together, which means your business, your people and your customers can thrive. We're extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than ten years in the top 100. "a **great** place to work, a **great** place to be a customer" **Duties to include but not restricted to**: - Daily processing of cashbook transactions into Sage 200 - Accurate allocation of payments and receipts - Daily bank reconciliations - Scanning and distribution of post - Invoicing customers - Support with the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger activities - Assisting with a variety of queries and resolving ledger discrepancies - General accounts duties - Support and contribute to weekly team meetings **Required Skills/Qualities**: - Attention to detail - Clear understanding of accounting basics - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel - Ability to work within tight deadlines and be a flexible team member - Reliable and hardworking - Excellent timekeeping - Organised and self-motivated - Communicate in a confident manner **Package Details**: **Basic salary**: Up to £12,000 dependant on experience. **Benefits include**:Pension, Health Care, Life Assurance, Loyalty Scheme, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Mental Health support channels and access to employee benefits platform, Perkbox. This gives you access to hundreds of 'Perks’ giving you greatdiscounts. Whether it be days out, your weekly food shop, a clothes shopping spree on the high street and many more. **Hours**: 37½ hours per week Monday to Friday, normal office hours apply. **Holiday Allowance**: 20 days paid holiday p.a. increased upon anniversaries, ultimately to 24 days p.a., plus public holidays. **"Play Your Part"** Our growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skill, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business. Webelieve that **"if you’re not growing, we’re not growing".** If you are looking for a career that brings exciting challenges and opportunities, then Chess is the place for you.