Apprentice Financial Advisor

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join a busy and friendly team. You will develop your knowledge and experience of the processing and timely completion of the Purchase Ledger as well as assisting where needed with the wider finance team. You will be completing your Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship via Woodspeen.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 23 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

To investigate unallocated cash and to respond to purchase ledger supplier queries
To be the main point of contact to resolve queries and to liaise with suppliers
To be responsible for petty cash, reconciling it on a weekly basis
To process weekly supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders
To check price, product and quantity matches with purchase order
To check and reconcile supplier statements
To file invoices and statements
To chase relevant paperwork
To complete general admin duties, photocopying, posting supplier invoices, statements
Provide general admin and finance support to the finance team ensuring that all work is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company

Where you’ll work

The Cutting Room Thornes Lane Wharf

Wakefield

WF1 5RL

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

WOODSPEEN TRAINING 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 business administrator apprenticeship programme is designed to help you become an excellent contributor towards operational efficiencies within a business
This will include interacting with both internal and external customers in a professional way, as well as applying skills learned throughout the programme within a business environment
The programme will include various workshops to aid with your development throughout, alongside mentoring, reflection logs, PDP and much more

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
The training will be delivered on a weekly basis within the organisation

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working

Other requirements

If arriving by bus, please check bus times before applying. The vacancy may close before the stated time if the correct applicant is recruited and the start date may be earlier if somebody is recruited sooner.

About this company

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career at one of the London Stock Exchange Top 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. Part of a £35m turnover Group, Conservatory Outlet is Yorkshire’s leading manufacturer of high-quality home improvement products spanning contemporary extensions, conservatories, orangeries, replacement roofs, windows and doors in both uPVC and aluminium. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Order Processor to join our team. As well as undertaking a relevant apprenticeship at either level 2 or level 3 you will build up specific job knowledge, skills and responsibility and gain a qualification. You will develop excellent work experience, understand how a business works and develop other work-related skills, including communication, problem solving, IT, customer service and working to deadlines. Your day to day will include supporting the co-ordination of efficient administration duties to the Sales Order Processing department. You will be expected to display a positive outlook, have a strong focus on doing the right thing for the customer, displaying energy and tenacity.

https://www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Further career opportunities will be available, including support for you to undertake your AAT qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Lucy Booth

lucy.booth@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283468.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 22 November)

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