Claims/Finance Administrator Apprentice

Summary

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, which will be delivered by the Company. Upon successful completion of the BA apprenticeship, there will then be an opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Accounting apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £16,133 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
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

Work closely with the MIS/Claims Coordinator to support with the administration of monthly funding claims, working to deadlines required by funding agencies
Examination and input of all learner paperwork onto funding and project systems to ensure compliance
Administration of some finance duties including the processing of invoices
Process all purchase and sales invoices onto Sage Accounts software
Sample documentation as part of internal audit processes
Liaise with team members to collate and update learner evidence packs, requesting missing items where appropriate
Provide support to trainers in classrooms setting up and closing down, both in-centre and various locations within the north east region
Provide a high level of customer service for internal and external stakeholders, using a variety of written and verbal communication methods
Support managers with performance reporting and ad-hoc reports when required
Provide hospitality for visitors and learners attending training courses
Work to extremely high levels of confidentiality
Assist other members of staff in maintaining quality systems and procedures
General reception / administration duties

Health and Safety:

Ensure with other staff the health, safety, welfare and discipline of learners, in accordance with current legislation and the Health and Safety Policy of the Company

Equality and Diversity:

To work with others to ensure that learners, staff and other customers are treated with respect and consideration in an environment free from harassment and discrimination

Where you’ll work

GATESHEAD SKILL ACADEMY

8TH AVENUE

KINGSWAY SOUTH TEAM VALLEY

GATESHEAD

NE11 0JL

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

ACCESS TRAINING 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
The apprentice will attend monthly day release sessions at Access Training

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
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

The successful applicant will join one of the most well-established training providers in the region. Award winning Access Training Limited have 41 years’ experience of delivering training programmes for local people,

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the BA apprenticeship, there will then be an opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Accounting apprenticeship

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