Trade Finance Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a Trade Finance Administrator to join our growing team at The Access Bank UK. As we continue to expand internationally, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our dynamic Financial Services operations.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

As an Administrative Assistant you will be making a real contribution towards the smooth running of the back office. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive team worker who is adaptable, dedicated and committed with excellent interpersonal skills

Duties include:

Providing support for the Northwich Trade Finance Back Office team
Answering, screening and forwarding incoming calls.
Opening, sorting, distribution and franking of mail throughout the day
Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority, including responsibility for handling deliveries
Monitor and order/purchase of office stationary and toners
Completing filing, scanning and archiving and also being the go-to-person within the office
Making up of welcome packs to be issued to customers
Organising lunches/teas when necessary
Typing, printing, photocopying and generally assisting the office staff as required

Where you’ll work

4 Royal Court
Gadbrook Way Gadbrook Park
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7UT

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

As we continue to expand internationally, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our dynamic Financial Services operations. As an Investors In People Platinum award organisation, we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities

Company benefits

Benefits: • Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus. • We put 10% of salary into your pension. • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years.

After this apprenticeship

There is plenty of opportunity for career progression in the team to Officer level and above

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE ACCESS BANK UK LIMITED

Lauren Hancock

hancockl@theaccessbankukltd.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315682.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 16 May 2025)

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