Administration/Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading engineering products distributor in the UK. Join the dynamic Accounting team as an Accounts and Administration Apprentice in Shrewsbury. This full-time role offers hands-on experience and professional training in business administration. You'll engage with clients, manage data, and develop essential skills in communication and IT. With a supportive environment and opportunities for growth, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a rewarding career in administration and accounting. Don't miss the chance to kickstart your professional journey with a renowned industry player!

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Skills in IT and communication are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Accounts Department with administrative tasks.
• Communicate with clients and manage data entry effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Administration/Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary
Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. Hayley Group are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounts and Administration Apprentice to join their Accounting team based at their Shrewsbury location. This is a full -time office-based role.

Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Business administrator (level 3)

Hours Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm & Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. 1/2 Hour Lunch.
39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Friday 16 May 2025

Duration
1 year

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

• Working within the Accounts Department as an Accounts/Administration Assistant Apprentice.
• Communicating with Customer/Clients via emails/digitally, telephone and also on person with other departments and service users
• Use of IT Systems
• Administration Duties
• Updating /data entry
• Filing Picking Notes
• Sales invoices/ Visa payments
• Dealing with internal and external post
• Responsible for post room activities
• Data Processing and updating Purchase Invoices
• Dealing with queries with Branch Manager & Suppliers
• Answering Telephone Calls
• Learning Purchase Ledger System
• Sales Remittance
• Banking Procedures Balance Bank Cumulative
• Bank and Payment Transactions
• Updating Cash Book
• Cash and Visa Receipts

Where you'll work

Bml House
Harlescott Lane
Shrewsbury
SY1 3AY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STAFF SELECT LTD

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 Administration Level 3
• Functional Skills Maths & English Level 2 (if required)
• Min 20% OTJT
• EPA
• No day release- inhouse training

More training information

You will learn all aspects of Administration and Accounting processes within the Accounts Department.

Time Management.

No day release is required.

Confidence to engage with people on a professional level.

Requirements
Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• English (grade GCSE - grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade GCSE - grade 4 or 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Good level of communication and numeracy skills required. Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel and advantage Ability to prioritise work and be able to work within a team
About this company
Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the uk. They are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1000 people who provide industry leading customer service.
After this apprenticeship

Can progress within business to Team Leader L3.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Carolyn Marson

[e-mail]

07534486764

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318180.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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