Finance Administrator Apprentice

Summary

As a Finance Administrator through the Business Administration apprenticeship you will support the finance department and act. You will be working with an in-house finance and CRM system, so general computer knowledge is essential, however all in-house systems will have full training.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
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

Responsibilities are as follows:

Acting as a point of contact between the company and clients via email and telephone
Preparing and submitting quotes, orders, contracts and various other documents to clients
Help businesses manage their cash flow, accounts payable, and financial obligations to suppliers
Provide administrative support to the financial services department
Assist with client onboarding and account management processes
Process and record financial transactions accurately
Maintain client files and records
Communicate with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders via phone, email, and in person
Learn about and comply with industry regulations and company policies
Attend training sessions and complete coursework as part of the apprenticeship program
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as required

Where you’ll work

MCAULIFFE HOUSE

LOXDALE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

NORTHCOTT ROAD

BILSTON

WV14 0TP

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

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

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
1 day a week at College
The rest of the training will be completed in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C and above)
Maths (grade 4/C and above)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Ability to Multitask
Excellent telephone manner

About this company

50 years of pride in the job Founded in 1970, McAuliffe has established itself as a leading remediation and enabling works contractor for UK housebuilders, developers, and main contractors. As a family business, we take deep pride in what we do. Our team finds the right solution for every project, then delivers it with a level of care and quality that keeps our clients returning year after year. This service-focused spirit started with our founders Maurice and Larry McAuliffe, and continues to fuel McAuliffe to this day. We deliver projects ourselves, using our own directly employed team and in-house plant and equipment. Taking a technology-backed approach that’s at the forefront of the sector, we bring certainty to projects from land purchase, right through to onsite delivery and verification. McAuliffe is growing year on year, with offices in Wolverhampton, Manchester and London. Always available when you call, and with one of the industry’s strongest health and safety records, our brownfield experts add value at every step of your project.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to a full-time role at McAuliffe Group Ltd

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Sophie Powell

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292226.

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