Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

This role is to assist with the reception and finance departments. Reception duties - Cover the reception for 2 days and annual leave cover. Finance duties to assist the finance department for the other 3 days. Support the finance department with any adhoc tasks.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 30 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

Reception duties - Cover the reception for 2 days and annual leave cover:

Answering the telephone
Registering Purchase Ledger invoices
Filing
Incoming post
Outgoing post
Phone system upkeep

Finance duties to assist the finance department for the other 3 days:

Posting Invoices on to the finance software
Posting Journals onto the finance software
Analyse the Holiday pay for weekly payroll
Other analysis work
Support the finance department with any adhoc tasks

Where you’ll work

Tulketh Hall Works

Hesketh Street

Ashton On Ribble

Preston

PR2 2RB

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

RUNSHAW 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

This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace. You will be assessed through written work and observation throughout your training. You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training, workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

More training information

This apprenticeship will be delivered by Runshaw College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 which must include GCSE English & Maths (grade A*-C / 9-4)

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
Administrative skills

About this company

We complete Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Air Conditioning construction contracts. We have around 195 employees. Our office is based in Preston with a small satellite office in Liverpool

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

After this apprenticeship

Possibility for further progression in NVQ's.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Hayley James

james.h2@runshaw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282347.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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