Accounts & Office Admin Apprentice

Summary

To provide administration and other support to the accounts department at our Head Office, as well as supporting other departments within the business, such as HSEQ, Marketing, Drawing Office.

Wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 4 March
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

General duties including (full training will be provided): 

Undertake work within the accounts department as required, including
Sending purchase invoices to colleagues for authorisation, match up returning documentation
Booking in of delivery notes and processing invoices onto the accounts system
Reconciling statements, requesting copy invoices or delivery notes as required
Processing Subcontractor invoices
Reconcile and process Company Credit Card statements
Provide holiday cover for other members of staff
Provide support to other members of accounts staff as required
Reception and office administration duties, including
Answering incoming telephone calls in a professional, efficient manner, taking and forwarding messages when necessary
Opening, sorting and routing incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail, responsible for franking machine
Operating office machines such as photocopier and scanner
Photocopying, collating and distributing documents for staff across the organisation
Preparing and filing documents, maintaining and updating the filing systems, archiving of files and paperwork
Greeting and meeting visitors
Ordering of Stationery, printer consumables and printed Company books such as; POW, VDR, Timesheets
Scan and Bind documents as required, such as Client contracts.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and suppliers.
Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of all relevant ICT (information & communications technology) and other systems required with the function (emails, spreadsheets etc...)
Evaluate own strengths and limitations to be able to continue self-development within the role

The above list of jobs is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

Where you’ll work

Concord House Bessemer Way

Sawcliffe Industrial Park

Scunthorpe

South Humberside

DN15 8XE

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

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

Day release. 

You will undertake The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard. 

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.

You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths/English (grade 4/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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

As our societies evolve - influenced by urbanization, increased mobility, climate change and new technology, our infrastructure is undergoing tremendous developments. We work together with customers and partners to meet the future needs of mobility and improve the infrastructure quality for everyone on the road. Our team of experts are dedicated to making life on the road safer. Through resilient road infrastructure products, in-depth expertise, vast experience and innovation as part of our DNA, we contribute to shape the future of infrastructure. As a group we offer a broad range of innovative solutions. With a strong local presence across Europe, we are always close to our customers and ensure efficient handling of projects.

https://www.saferoad-rs.com/uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. Several opportunities for career progression on completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Katie Westfield

katie.westfield@northlindsey.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304210.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 3 March at 11:59pm)

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