Business Admin apprenticeship

Summary

Here at CKR Accountants we are looking for talented people to join our growing team. You will be expected to perform both admin and accountancy roles as part of your apprenticeship, this can include basic payroll, data analysis and answering phone enquiries.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 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

Administration tasks
Preparation of VAT returns
Analysis of expenses and income and petty cash receipts onto spreadsheet
Basic payroll duties
Answering calls and email communication with clients
Assistance with preparation of self-assessment tax returns
Data analysis and interpretation
Processing accounting records
Dealing with phone queries
Preparing account and bank reconciliations

Where you’ll work

C K R HOUSE

70 EAST HILL

DARTFORD

KENT

DA1 1RZ

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

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) 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

The apprentice will work towards a Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard. This will be a blended delivery; a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face-to-face. All training will take place on-site and within your working hours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

How you will travel to the location.

About this company

Who we are..Simply put we are an accountancy firm with over 30 years experience, we have always striven in that time to deliver one goal – providing quality service for quality clients. What we do...If you were to put this question to our clients – to see why they originally appointed us, and also why they’ve chosen to stay with us (as some have done in excess of eighteen years) – you would hear a variety of reasons, from our abilitiy to deliver on time, every time to keen attention to detail and helping our clients make the best decisions for their businesses. As a first step, we invite you to contact us for an initial face-to-face appraisal of how our service can meet your needs. This is free and without obligation. Depending on the size of your organisation, we are happy to invest anything up to half a day in such a complimentary meeting – to explore both the needs of your organisation, and also how best our service could meet those needs. Why Choose Us? With CKR accountants providing accountancy services, you have a guarantee that your finances are managed efficiently and adhere to the latest financial rules and regulations. By choosing us, you can benefit from a team that has many years experience dealing with people who need cost-effective financial solutions tailored to their business needs.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential for full-time employment and progression onto an AAT qualification, for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

Katy Ash

katy.ash@ixionholdings.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280487.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

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