Accounts Administrator - Apprenticeship

PACKAGING REUSE & DISPOSAL SERVICES LTD

MANCHESTER, M17 1BW

Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2024

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen to join a well established Waste Management company in their accounts department based in Trafford Park, Manchester. The Accounts Administrator will be responsible for finance related administration and will work closely with the Financial Controller.

Annual wage
£11,648 to £20,820.80 a year

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We pay quarterly and yearly bonuses, based on company performance. Annual salary increase.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm. Start & finish times are flexible, but you must be in the office between 10am - 2pm. We are flexible with your training which can be completed at home or in the office, but prefer that it is completed mainly in the office.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To provide administrative support to the Financial Controller in the following areas:

  • Creating Invoices
  • Inputting data on the accounts package XERO
  • Using and inputting data on Excel spreadsheets.
  • Maintaining the Purchase Ledger
  • Assisting with Credit Control
  • Dealing with customer day to day account queries 

Where you’ll work

DISCOVERY WORKS

3 THIRD AVENUE

TRAFFORD PARK

MANCHESTER

M17 1BW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

    • Your training plan

    An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisations. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date. 

    More training information

    The successful candidate will achieve a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

    • The course is 100% online and to be completed in the workplace, with online learning resources. 
    • Your study will be completed by The Apprentice Academy, A Multi-Award Winning Apprenticeship Online Training Provider.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade Level 4)
    • Maths (grade Level 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Packaging Reuse & Disposal Services are a company based in Trafford Park, Manchester, located on a site licensed for the treatment of industrial packaging since the early 1980s. Formed in 2010, the company has more than doubled its turnover and employment force, achieving ISO 9001 in 2015, Packaging Reuse combines senior management experience in the waste industry and packaging expertise unique to direct customer service provision. PRDS offer a range of different services and products in the chemical industry and packaging sector; focusing on industrial packaging, waste and sustainability; we handle reconditioned and new packaging, recycling, waste & hazardous waste and disposal.

    https://prdservices.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    A strong candidate can expect career progression and the opportunity to undertake a higher level apprenticeship, subject to performance in this role.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PACKAGING REUSE & DISPOSAL SERVICES LTD

    Rachel Grange

    rachel.grange@prdservices.co.uk

    07703679667

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269411.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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