Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

An excellent opportunity for a confident & driven individual looking to start their career as a Business Administration Apprentice. You will gain valuable hands-on experience across various business functions within our accounting firm, with the opportunity to also assist our marketing team, gaining insights into marketing strategies & activities.

Annual wage: £20,820.80 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times around core office hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm (subject to business needs)
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
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

During this apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering topics such as project management, systems & processes, planning & organisation and so much more.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing administrative support to the wider accounting team, including data entry, filing, and document management.
Assisting in the preparation and distribution of financial reports and documents.
Handling phone calls, emails, and client enquiries in a professional manner.
Welcoming clients and visitors to the office.
Supporting the marketing team with tasks such as social media management, content creation and proofing, email campaigns, website maintenance, CRM, monthly reporting and market research.
Helping to organise and coordinate company events and meetings (internal and external).
Managing office supplies and ensuring the smooth operation of daily office activities.
Learning and using accounting and office management software effectively.
Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Where you’ll work

Harold Sharp Limited

5 Brooklands Place

Brooklands Road

Sale

M33 3SD

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 TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

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

Apprentices will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.
Apprentices will be supported via an agreed training plan. Training will be discussed at enrolment and will include input from the employer, training provider and apprentice.
The apprentice will receive monthly workplace or virtual visits with a dedicated assessor.
The assessor will set individualised learning tasks as part of the apprentice’s workplace training that will incorporate your daily role and duties.
There is no set mandatory qualification within this Standard, however all training will be delivered to allow students to stretch to the highest grade at EPA (distinction). 8 weekly reviews will monitor progress by all parties.
Apprentices completing this standard, will gain 15 months of practical training and the remaining 3 months will be dedicated to End Point Assessment preparation.
The EPA consists of:
Knowledge test
Portfolio based interview
Project presentation

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any other (grade 4/C or above)
Any other (grade 4/C or above)
Any other (grade 4/C or above)
English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Team working
Good time management
Understanding customer needs
Self-starter
Positive, can-do attitude

Other requirements

You must be able to commute to Sale – we are located next to Brooklands Tram Stop. At Harold Sharp, we pledge to Be More Penguin – a pledge that encompasses our company values: Unity, Clarity, Curiosity, Resilience and Positivity. With that in mind, we are looking for someone who is a team player and a clear communicator; an individual who is not afraid of asking questions or challenging the norm and who has a can-do, positive outlook. If this sounds like you, please do get in touch!

About this company

Harold Sharp is a leading independent accountancy and business advisory practice located in Sale, supporting ambitious clients in the North West region and beyond. Our mission is to support small and medium sized businesses to run smarter. We help our clients to make financial decisions, navigate their choices and advise them of opportunities. We are also part of ETL Global, the international professional services network, enabling us to draw on extensive global expertise.

http://www.haroldsharp.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This Business Administration Apprenticeship is a gateway to further career opportunities within the Admin and Marketing teams at Harold Sharp and so would be suited to someone with longer-term aspirations to thrive in a professional services setting.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk

01618867461

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275865.

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