Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Assistant Apprentice to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a nationally recognised accounting qualification while developing hands-on experience and skills in accounting and finance.

Working alongside experience finance colleagues, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across a range of finance functions including invoice processing, payments, bank and petty cash reconciliations, credit control and maintaining accurate financial records. You will also gain experience in grant administration and payroll processing. Full training and support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship programme.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed to learning and willing to develop new skills. You must be reliable, organised and comfortable working with numbers and financial information. You should have good attention to detail, confidence using IT systems and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to develop practical finance and accounting skills, gain valuable workplace experience, whilst gaining a nationally recognised accounting qualification.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Karen O’Reilly, Finance Manager, on 01709 834453 or email karen.oreilly@varotherham.org.uk.

Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 11th December at The Spectrum. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.