Business and Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a Multi Academy Trust central team in Bridgnorth supporting nine local schools. As an apprentice, you will be providing support to and gaining experience from an established central finance team, providing support on financial processes and systems for nine schools.

Annual wage

£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour from 1st April 2025 (18% increase) After the first year of the apprenticeship, your wage will then be the minimum rate for your age.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday (hours will be confirmed during the interview process)

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 15 January

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 welcome visitors to the academy, ensuring signing-in procedures are followed, receiving and prioritising incoming telephone calls, dealing with them appropriately including accurately recording messages as required
Undertake administrative tasks, such as photocopying, fax transmissions, processing mail, maintaining filing systems, archives and resource libraries and updating information
To provide administration duties to Trust Executives including the Trust Clerk, Trust Sports Alliance team, Trust Finance and Estates Team
Assist with the processing of purchase invoices/expense claims, cashbook/bank reconciliations and payroll checks
To learn how to answer and resolve issues for staff, customers or other agencies
Monitor and update Executives' diaries when required
Assist with the routine month-end processing including bank reconciliations, charge card processes, control account checks and VAT returns
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all

Where you’ll work

C/O Oldbury Wells School

Oldbury Wells

Bridgnorth

Shropshire

WV16 5JD

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

TELFORD 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

Telford College - Haybridge Campus, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2NP
You will have two days a learning each month at Telford College
Mentor on-site to support with training at the work place

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Business Studies (grade 4)
ICT (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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative
Good time management
Good interpersonal skills
Computer literate
Good written
Good prioritisation

Other requirements

· The Trust has nine schools so work can be demanding and busy. · Coping with carrying out apprenticeship studies and Trust workload.

About this company

TrustEd Schools Alliance is a Multi Academy Trust based in Shropshire. We have nine schools and approximately 900 staff and nearly 5000 students. As an apprentice for Trust Central you will be based in Bridgnorth with our central team.

https://www.trusted-schools.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role could lead to a permanent position within the Trust Central team and continued additional training to support a career in this area of work.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Charlotte Bostock

charlotte.bostock@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642329

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287802.

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Closes on Thursday 2 January

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