Business Administrator Apprentice - Hull City Council Accounting Team

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is offering an apprenticeship in General Accounting. The apprentice will engage in various financial operations, including processing invoices, maintaining records, and providing administrative support. Successful candidates will gain practical experience while studying for a Business Administrator qualification (Level 3). This role offers a competitive wage of £14,526.20 for the first year, with opportunities for growth and potential job offers upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with processing and verifying invoices and payments.
• Supporting maintenance of financial records and systems.
• Providing administrative support to the Appointees and Deputyship function.
• Assisting Children’s Finance team with payment administration.
• Responding to internal and external enquiries.
• Supporting general office administration.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Excellent interpersonal skills

Friendly manner

Education

GCSE in Maths & English (Grade A - C / 7 - 4)

Business Administration (Level 2)

Job description

Summary

The apprentice will work across all functions of the General Accounting Team, supporting day‑to‑day operations and contributing to the effective delivery of financial services.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours to be agreed. 37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

• Assisting with the processing and verification of invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures
• Supporting the maintenance of financial records and systems, including data entry, filing, and document management
• Providing administrative support to the Appointees and Deputyship function, including handling correspondence and updating client records
• Assisting the Children’s Finance team with payment administration, including foster care allowances and other related payments
• Responding to internal and external enquiries in a professional and timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate
• Supporting general office administration, including the preparation of reports, monitoring shared inboxes, and contributing to process improvements

Where you’ll work

Maritime Building
Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 1EP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you’ll learn

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.

Training schedule

• Advanced Business Administration Standard
• Functional Skills in maths, English if required
• On‑programme learning to include knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to all aspects of business administration
• Regular training and development sessions to meet the needs of the employer and the apprentice

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths & English (grade Grade A - C / 7 - 4)

Other in:

• Business Administration (grade Level 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly manner

About this employer

The General Accounting Team provides essential transactional financial support across all services within the Council. The team is made up of three key functions: Central Payments, Appointees and Deputyship, and Children’s Finance. Together, these teams ensure that public funds are managed accurately, transparently, and in line with statutory and financial regulations.

The Central payments team is responsible for processing trade supplier invoices for the whole of Hull City Council. Invoices are paid against purchase order numbers utilising a 3‑way matching system.

The Appointees and Deputyship team deliver financial support to members of the public who lack capacity to manage their own finances. This includes receiving benefits, securing property and assets, and paying bills on behalf of the client, whilst always maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all moneys are appropriately accounted for.

Children’s Finance is responsible for managing and facilitating payments to carers who support Looked after children. This includes payments for foster care, allowances, and other associated costs.

After this apprenticeship

• Potential future job opportunities for the successful candidate with Hull City Council

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Reference

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006462.