Apprentice Business Administrator NICHOLSONS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Business Administrator to join our team. As part of your learning to achieve an Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3, you will be keen to learn about providing administrative and business support to Client Managers and Business Directors.
Closing date: 05 Aug 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,812.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Thursday, 7:45 hrs. Friday, 7:30 hrs. Flexitime working between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm with the option to work condensed hours (e.g. four longer days instead of five shorter ones).
Total hours per week: 38.5
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
12 Aug 2024
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Date posted
18 Jun 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000258394
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
You will work as an integral part of a business unit and be responsible for a vast array of clerical tasks. At times you will be expected to cover reception. This role is the first and crucial point of contact for many of our clients. As part of our team, you will help to ensure that the experience of Nicholsons Accountants is a positive one.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Using various computer packages – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Assisting the Directors with full administrative support by producing/typing letters, emails, invoices, minutes, faxes, file notes, schedules, reports, and presentations for the Directors and team as well as acting as a Personal Assistant to the Directors as required
- Assisting in the administration of the firm by covering reception when needed, answering overflow telephone calls, making appointments, reserving meeting rooms, attending to incoming emails in the absence of a Director, and being the central contact point for our outsourced Marketing activities
- Completing company secretarial duties by electronically filing statutory company forms to meet filing deadlines
- Assisting in the management of workflow by keeping various computer records updated, document scanning and working with the Practice Manager to develop and improve the firm’s computer systems in order to improve efficiencies within the Secretarial, Administrations and the wider teams within the firm
- Placing letters into envelopes and checking them for accuracy before they are posted
- Taking responsibility for the administration of the Fee Protection Scheme by liaising with the Scheme provider, Directors, and Clients to ensure the Scheme works effectively and efficiently
- Providing support by organising and staffing seminars and business meetings and minute taking, as required
The training you will be getting
- The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard qualification in Business Administrator Level 3.
- A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a predominently work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.
Course outline:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Permanent position on successful completion of the Apprenticeship to continue working with the administration and reception team, doing duties with little to no supervision.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
NICHOLSONS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
https://www.nicholsonscharteredaccountants.co.uk/
Address
NEWLAND HOUSE
THE POINT
WEAVER ROAD
LN6 3QN
Training
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Margaret Davis
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
01522 876284
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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