Business Administrator - Trade Finance Team

The Access Bank UK; Northwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking organization in Northwich is seeking a Trade Finance Administrator. This role involves supporting the back office team and includes responsibilities such as handling courier deliveries and maintaining office supplies. Candidates should possess strong MS Office skills, exceptional organizational and time management abilities, and a professional attitude. Additionally, the position offers a unique opportunity to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship to enhance your skills and career potential.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related annual bonus

10% salary pension contribution

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum corporate office experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent grammar and spelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for the Trade Finance Back Office team.
• Meeting and greeting visitors.
• Handling and processing courier deliveries.

Skills

MS Office skills (Word and Excel essential)

Organizational skills

Time Management

Professional attitude

High level of accuracy

Proactivity

Job description

The Access Bank UK – Trade Finance Administrator

#AccessYourPotential

If you are an ambitious and motivated individual looking to start your career in the Banking industry, then we want you!

We are seeking a Trade Finance Administrator to join our growing team at The Access Bank UK. As we continue to expand internationally, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our dynamic Financial Services operations. As an Investors In People Platinum award organisation, we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through continuous learning opportunities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

As an Administrative Assistant you will be making a real contribution towards the smooth running of the back office. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive team worker who is adaptable, dedicated and committed with excellent interpersonal skills.

Alongside your role, you will be completing a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship to further develop your knowledge and skills, supporting your career progression within the bank.

Duties include

• Providing support for the Northwich Trade Finance Back Office team.
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority, including responsibility for handling deliveries.
• Monitor and order/purchase of office stationary and toners.
• Handling /processing courier (DHL) both incoming and outgoing.
• Managing all archiving processes and file retrievals.
• Completing filing, scanning and archiving and also being the go-to-person within the office.
• Typing, printing, photocopying and generally assisting the office staff as required.

Person/Experience required

• 1 year minimum corporate office experience.
• Professional attitude.
• MS Office skills (Word and Excel essential).
• Have excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to their work.
• High level of accuracy and thorough in the approach to all duties.
• Effective Time Management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and at consistent working levels.
• Highly literate and numerate, with excellent grammar and spelling skills.
• Pro‑active and ambitious.
• Flexibility to support differing areas of the business as workload demands.

Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd?

At The Access Bank UK, we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through continuous learning opportunities, and the tools and training to help them grow.

We encourage a sense of individual ownership whilst fostering team spirit and are firmly committed to the diversity of our workforce. We are proud to have achieved the Investors in People Platinum accreditation, which is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence.

Core Values

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Passion for Customers
• Professionalism
• Empowered Employees
• Leadership

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance‑related annual bonus.
• We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years.
• Company funded Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death‑in‑service benefit.
• Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.