Junior Accounts Assistant Apprentice

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Waltham Cross

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GBP 17,000 - 26,000

Full time

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Job summary

Medlock Electrical Distributors in Waltham Cross is offering a Junior Accounts Assistant Apprentice role. You will learn finance and admin duties at our central services offices, with on‑the‑job training and a clear progression path.

You'll spend 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a structured Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, starting October 2026. The role combines hands-on work with off-the-job training to build essential financial and administrative skills.

Qualifications

Learnt finance and admin duties through a structured apprenticeship.
On-the-job training with off-the-job elements as part of the Level 3 course.
Develops financial record keeping and customer account processes.

Responsibilities

Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
Answering the account's main phone line
Collating and scanning companies bank statements
Assisting the fleet manager with company vehicles
Post cash onto customer accounts
General ad hoc duties

Education

Business administrator (level 3)

Job description

Summary

A Junior Accounts Assistant Apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will learn finance as well as admin duties with their Waltham cross central services offices. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 8.00am- 5.00pm.
40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 10 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Medlock Electrical Distributors are the largest independent wholesale group in the UK and a leading member of the ANEW buying consortium. Recent rapid growth has seen us increase our number of branches from 23 to 44 in the last 6 years and we now have branches in the Republic of Ireland (Dublin and Cork), Scotland (Elgin, Stornoway and Inverness) and the Lake District (Kendal). Medlock's was formed in 1910 and eight years ago celebrated our centenary. Our 108 years in electrical wholesaling give us considerable experience and knowledge that enables us to give our customers a wide choice, great value but above all an unbeatable service. Our Avenue own brand product range contains fast-moving, competitively priced commodity products in all product areas: cable, cable accessories, cable management, circuit protection, fire and security, heating, water heating, lighting, lamps and tools. In addition, we have recently launched our Avenger own brand range of LED lighting and our Avenue Basics range of budget price accessories. In addition, we hold huge stocks of all major brands across our branch network. What is an Electrical Wholesaler? Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and cafes that give us access to electricity - from lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.

After full training responsibilities will include:

Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
Answering the account's main phone line
Collating and scanning companies bank statements
Assisting the fleet manager with company vehicles
Post cash onto customer accounts
General ad hoc duties

Where you'll work

109-115 Eleanor Cross Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7NT

Training

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

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels

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What you'll learn

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

Knowledge and competence qualification in Business Admin Level 3
End-Point Assessment (EPA) - final test and observation

The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on-site according to the employer's wishes. Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are conducted both on and off-the-job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.

Requirements

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Timekeeping
Enthusiasm
Keen to work and study

Other requirements

Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved within the workplace

About this employer

EDA Learning and Development will employ you on behalf of the branch.

After this apprenticeship

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