Job Description
Finance and Contracts Administrator Apprentice (Business Administrator Level 3)
Starting Salary: £16,500 - £22,300 per annum
North Walsham, NR28 0AJ
Swarm Recruitment is working with Ashford Commercial to recruit a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in business administration/finance within a thriving company. If you’re enthusiastic, organised and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you! This role has a split of administration and finance so is excellent for gaining broad business knowledge and skills.
About Ashford Commercial
Ashford has a hard-earned reputation for developing strong relationships with client partners who demand exceptional value for money. Offering superior and widely specified VEKA window systems backed by over 30 years of continuous research and development. Predominantly to local councils and partners in the local area.
Key Responsibilities
As the Apprentice, your day-to-day tasks will include:
Administration:
- Monitoring and managing general inboxes
- Supporting the team with contract orders and administrative processes
- Providing general office support to the wider teams
- Assisting with accounts and software systems
- Supporting the Contract Managers
- Updating production schedules and trackers.
- Assisting with stock control and ordering materials.
Finance:
- Invoicing customers and processing payments
- Account Reconciliations and use of Sage
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports
- Ensure all supplier payments requested are completed on time
- Provide office and administrative support as and when required
- Any other financial duties as required
Benefits
- 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Free on-site parking
- Possible opportunity for a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Potential for continued training and higher-level qualifications
Working Week
- Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
- Friday 8:00 AM – 4.30 PM (1-hour lunch break)
- 39.5 hours per week
- This is a fully office-based role
Essential Qualities
- Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Maths
- Previous Work Experience
- Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Desired Qualities
- Confident and excellent communication skills
- Hardworking with a positive and proactive attitude toward work
- Self-motivated, with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Eager to take on challenges and committed to continuous learning and development
Training Information
Training will be with Swarm Training, a national apprenticeship provider in the UK. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, which takes 12-18 months to complete. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, with monthly training sessions conducted by a tutor, with tasks assigned to be completed during those hours.
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