Business and Finance Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn multiple business administration skills within an award winning B-Corp accredited Cornish Business. This includes but is not limited to, financial transactions, procurement procedures, and collating data.

Wage: £18,720 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Job Purpose

Supporting the finance manager in completing financial transaction processes and the production of financial reports.
Supporting the ESG lead in collating information for carbon footprint analysis.
To be a force for good, implementing Cornish Gems’ environmental, social and community responsibility goals across the department and actively supporting our B Corp mission.

Key Tasks

Complete the processing of financial invoices through Xero software.
Assist in the completion of weekly payroll tasks.
Assist in the completion of month end financial tasks.
Support departments by assisting with charges facilitated via the Property Management System.
Assist in the completion of weekly bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting.
Assist in the production of financial reports for the business, including Profit & Loss and Departmental Budget Reports.
Assist in procurement administration tasks.
Assist in collating data for carbon footprint analysis.
Carry out any other reasonable tasks as instructed by the manager.

Where you’ll work

CARNE HOUSE
WESTERN EXTENSION
THREEMILESTONE
TRURO
TR4 9LD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CORNWALL MARINE NETWORK 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

Work based training at Carne House, Western Extension, Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone, Truro TR4 9LD
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C (4-9))
Maths (grade C (4-9))

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Flexible working agreed with the line manager available. Includes a rewards program and two paid volunteer days annually

About this company

Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

https://www.cornishgems.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Career advancement within or without the company, including finance assistant or transferable skills to move to Portfolio or the Guest Experience team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL MARINE NETWORK LIMITED

Carol Churcher

carol.churcher@cornwallmarine.net

07375924249

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309738.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 4 April at 11:59pm)

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