Business Administration Apprentice - Bristol
LONG ASHTON SHOE COMPANY LTD
Bristol, BS41 9LB
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 16 October)
Posted on 10 September 2024
Contents
Summary
Long Ashton Shoe Co are looking for a new Business Administration Apprentice in their compliance team, you will be studying toward your Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 23 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
You will train in business administration, particularly relating to online sales and customer service. You will be working with a family led team with many years’ experience in the footwear and leisure industries.
To work alongside the directors and our Administrative lead in the day to day running of the business.
Assisting with Sales and Marketing:
- Customer Engagement: Help manage customer inquiries and feedback, providing excellent customer service and supporting the sales team in maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Sales Documentation: Prepare sales presentations, proposals, and promotional materials as needed.
Sales Ledger:
- Invoicing: Assist with the preparation and issuance of sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.
- Payment Tracking: Monitor incoming payments and update the sales ledger accordingly, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of sales ledger accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
Purchase Ledger:
- Payment Management: Assist in preparing payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
- Ledger Maintenance: Maintain up-to-date and accurate purchase ledger records, including filing and archiving of financial documents.
- Vendor Relations: Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to payment inquiries.
Training to Use SAGE Accountancy Software:
- Software Training: Receive comprehensive training on SAGE accountancy software to manage financial transactions, including sales and purchase ledgers.
- Practical Application: Apply your training to perform day-to-day accounting tasks, such as entering transactions, generating reports, and managing accounts.
- Support and Guidance: Work under the supervision of experienced staff to develop proficiency in using SAGE and other accounting tools.
Undertaking Stock Management:
- Inventory Tracking: Assist in monitoring and recording stock levels, ensuring accurate inventory records are maintained.
- Stock Audits: Participate in regular stock audits to verify physical stock against system records and identify any discrepancies.
- Reporting: Generate inventory reports to provide insights into stock levels, turnover rates, and reorder points.
Benefits Include;
- Free on-site parking.
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank holidays.
- Good working conditions in a country location.
- Staff purchase discounts.
Where you’ll work
Long Ashton Shoe Co 3 Lyons Court, Long Ashton Business Park, Yanley Lane, Long Ashton
Bristol
BS41 9LB
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
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- English (grade Pass (GC)
- Maths (grade Pass (GC)
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
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.
About this company
We are a family ran Shoe wholesaler based in Long Ashton - Bristol.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276058.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 16 October)
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