Finance & Accounting Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity is available at Liberata in the heart of Hounslow. A Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice working within the Finance and Accounting team.

Annual wage: £25,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Times to be agreed at interview stage.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 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

Your key deliverables:

Perform successfully against targets in terms of timeliness and accuracy
To understand the nature and terms of different debts and to utilise all available methods of recovery, specific to that type of debt, in a timely manner to maximise income
To deal with the required team administration tasks
Adhere to the client’s Financial Regulations
Adherence to all company policies and procedures applicable to this role. This includes but is not limited to HR, Health and Safety, Finance, IT, GDPR, Information Governance, Business Continuity, Marketing & Branding

Your key tasks:

Processing supplier and/or payee documentation, inputting information provided accurately onto the appropriate data processing systems
Generate reminders in accordance with the specified recovery cycle for the debt type
Dealing with correspondence and queries
Liaising with internal and external clients to resolve queries
Ensure that any performance management tools are completed accurately and on time
General administration as required
Production of reports
Protect all client and confidential information in accordance with security policy

Where you’ll work

Hounslow House

7 Bath Road

Hounslow

TW3 3EB

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

WEST THAMES COLLEGE

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This role is available to people that live within the Hounslow borough only

About this company

Liberata is a leading business service provider to public and private sector organisations throughout the UK. We pride ourselves in revolutionising our clients’ operations using our expertise and innovative solutions across a wide range of services, including Revenues & Benefits, Finance and Accounting, HR & Payroll and Customer Services. Our aim is to work in partnership with our clients to assist them in becoming more efficient, leveraging our best-in-class business process outsourcing and operational transformation expertise. At Liberata, we work together as a team to keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. We strive to deliver inspiring outcomes for our clients, captured in the company values that make us ACE: Accessible, Curious, and Expert. Liberata aims to give each employee the opportunity to make a real difference; be involved in shaping the growth of the business and encourage you to try new things! If you are hardworking, enthusiastic and seeking a challenge we are the organisation for you.

http://www.liberata.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Potential Full Time Employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST THAMES COLLEGE

Jasmine Matthias

jasmine.matthias@west-thames.ac.uk

07912780097

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276649.

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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)

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