Business and Finance Apprentice

Summary

At Black Diamond Security, you will support the finance and business operations teams in a variety of tasks while gaining practical experience and a qualification in business. This apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and general business administration.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 23 May 2025

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

Financial Administration: Assist in maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and accounts payable/receivable
Reporting & Analysis: Support the preparation of financial reports
General Business Support: Provide administrative support for business operations, including data entry, maintaining filing systems, disposing of confidential waste, archiving, scanning and preparing documents for meetings
Stock - Assist in the maintaining of stock levels. This includes Stationary, PPE, Consumables, Marketing materials, cleaning supplies
Compliance & Regulations: Help ensure that the company adheres to financial regulations and standards, assisting with audits and compliance checks
Client & Supplier Communications: Communicate with clients and suppliers regarding billing and financial matters, providing a high level of customer service
Project Support: Assist in the management of business projects by providing finance-related insights and maintaining project budgets
Learning and Development: Engage in on-the-job training and study towards a relevant qualification

Where you’ll work

UNIT 7
DURHAM LANE
ARMTHORPE
DONCASTER
DN3 3FE

Training

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

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
The training will take place at Doncaster College and you will attend one day per week over the duration of your apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/4 or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business/Maths/Finance (grade Pass)

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
Team working
Strong interest in business
Excellent attention to detail
Time-management
Microsoft Office Skills

Other requirements

Please note you will be expected to get to and from Black Diamond and Doncaster College for your training day.

About this company

Black Diamond Security is a leading provider of security solutions, specializing in safeguarding businesses and individuals with advanced security systems and services. We are committed to offering high-quality, reliable security services to our clients while maintaining a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Business and Finance Apprentice to join our team and gain valuable hands-on experience in the financial and business operations of the security industry.

https://blackdiamondsecurity.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are career opportunities to develop you further within our company
Black Diamond can be a long-term place for you, we have qualified apprentices still working with us now

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Edward Corsi

edward.corsi@don.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316867.

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