Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic person to join our team of 12. The right candidate will have an interest in developing their business admin skills & an understanding of business operations. Our firm provide an opportunity to experience a multitude of situations & establish a variety of skills that will translate beyond accountancy.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 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

Making and receiving telephone calls from clients and suppliers
Handling income and outgoing post, including record keeping and digitalising documents
Producing letters and emails to communicate with clients and third parties in a professional manner
Managing appointments for senior accountants
Maintaining client records and ensuring these are accessible for the team
Overseeing the order of office supplies to ensure the office runs smoothly
Making contact with clients to request information in line with statutory deadlines

Where you’ll work

THE OLD PUMP HOUSE

OBORNE ROAD

SHERBORNE

DT9 3RX

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

YEOVIL 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

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and individual study. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Business Administration Level 3 standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
Maths (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this company

We’re an established and award-winning firm – a step beyond traditional accountancy; saving our clients time, money, and effort by embracing the latest technology and investing in talented staff. We offer a broad range of services to clients tailored to their individual needs. Hunts Accountants is based in picturesque grounds on the outskirts of Dorset’s historic market town of Sherborne, with free on-site parking. You would be joining our team of twelve staff who enjoy the benefits of our modern facilities. There is great access to countryside walks, runs and cycle rides from the office for those sunny lunchtimes. We also offer the team access to Pilates twice a month. Offering these activities allows staff to choose those that suit them and support their general wellbeing.

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity to join the team at Hunts Accountants full-time, utilising the skills you have learnt to be a key member of the administration team providing excellent service to colleagues, clients and third parties.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Gabrielle Cobner

Studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845561

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287930.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Wednesday 8 January at 11:59pm)

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