Administration Assistant Apprentice (Level 2)

ASCENDIS ACCOUNTANTS, BUSINESS & TAX ADVISORS LTD; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Staff events

Wilmslow office

Job summary

Ascendis is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant Apprentice in Wilmslow to kick-start a career in a friendly team. You will handle calls, post, front-of-house duties, and basic data entry while supporting accountants and managers.

Course: Administration assistant (level 2). Working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, duration 1 year. Training provider: DAMAR LIMITED. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and a welcoming office environment in central Wilmslow.

Qualifications

• GCSE equivalent including English and maths at grade 9-4 or A*-C.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally, taking messages and directing calls to the appropriate team member.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post, including franking, sorting, and loading mail into the relevant staff folders.
• Greeting clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Making refreshments for clients, visitors, and staff as required.
• Keeping the office, reception area, and kitchen clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Filing, scanning, and photocopying documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supporting the team with basic data entry and maintaining client records.
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of client correspondence.
• Ordering and monitoring stationery and office supplies.
• Providing general administrative support to accountants and managers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Education

GCSEs incl English & maths

Job description

Introduction

Ascendis is looking for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant Apprentice who is keen to kick-start their career, to join their friendly team in Wilmslow

About the Employer

Asecndis combine entrepreneurial thinking with smart technology to give you practical, proactive & growth-focused advice that makes a real difference. Partnering with start-ups through to established businesses.

What You'll Do

Main Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally, taking messages and directing calls to the appropriate team member
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post, including franking, sorting, and loading mail into the relevant staff folders
• Greeting clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Making refreshments for clients, visitors, and staff as required
• Keeping the office, reception area, and kitchen clean, tidy, and presentable at all times
• Filing, scanning, and photocopying documents accurately and in a timely manner
• Supporting the team with basic data entry and maintaining client records
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of client correspondence
• Ordering and monitoring stationery and office supplies
• Providing general administrative support to accountants and managers as needed

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Extra holiday day for your birthday
• Staff events
• Welcoming new office environment in the centre of Wilmslow
  

Training Outcome

• Business Support Assistant— taking on more responsibility across a wider range of administrative tasks
• Senior Business Support Assistant— developing specialist knowledge, including company secretarial work and setting up new clients on internal systems
• Business Support Manager— overseeing the team and its processes, in time

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 5 x including English and maths - 9-4/A*-C or above

Course Information

Course: Administration assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: DAMAR LIMITED