Apprentice Administrative Assistant
MEWIES SOLICITORS
SKIPTON, BD23 2NB
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 September 2024
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Summary
A varied role, carrying out a wide range of admin tasks involved in the smooth running of a busy legal practice . This includes assisting the Accounts Team, archiving & retrieving files using the firm’s case management system, photocopying, filing & providing regular reception cover.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Days of the week: Monday - Friday
Start time: 8.45am
Finish: 5.15pm
Option of occasional Saturday Morning 9.30am to 12.30pm (paid)
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Closing and archiving of paper files - this involves physical filing and retrieval of files in and out of storage.
- Data entry to update the practice’s database by processing the movement of files, wills and deeds that are archived or coming in or out of storage.
- Providing daily lunchtime cover for the receptionist and at other times as required.
- Going to the bank to carry out the daily banking and perform any deliveries or collections including taking parcels to the post office.
- Taking payments from clients both in the office and over the telephone.
- Photocopying and filing.
- Opening the daily post and distributing it into the correct pigeon holes - franking outgoing post and taking to the post office each evening.
- Monitoring the stationery stock levels and ensuring that orders are placed for stock when necessary.
- Shopping for supplies e.g. tea, coffee, biscuits etc when necessary.
- Any other reasonable tasks that may be necessary to assist with the smooth administration of the office.
Where you’ll work
CLIFFORD HOUSE
KEIGHLEY ROAD
SKIPTON
BD23 2NB
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
CRAVEN COLLEGE
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
You'll be working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification with Craven College. Learning structure to be confirmed.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
The company encourages employees to develop their skills and progress their careers and we have a number of employees who have taken this opportunity.
About this company
Solicitors firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses.
After this apprenticeship
There is the potential for a permanent role as a Administrative Assistant as part of the Admin support and Accounts Team. There is also the possibility of progressing with further qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CRAVEN COLLEGE
Holly McFadyen
hmcfadyen@craven-college.ac.uk
07584212921
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278272.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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