Administration/ Accounts Assistant Apprentice - Clarks Of Kidderminster Kia

Administration/ Accounts Assistant Apprentice - Clarks Of Kidderminster Kia

Closes in 21 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Clarks of Kidderminster Kia are looking for a professional person to work within their busy accounts department. Must have a smart appearance and excellent telephone manner and be interested in working within administration and accounts.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8.00 from 1st April 2026

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Monday 17 August 2026

Duration

1 year

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 a small team
• Vehicle processing with Sales/Orders
• All vehicle documentation
• Booking stock onto system
• Processing vehicle cost onto system
• Assisting with customer requests and queries
• Answering telephones- inbound and outbound calls
• Filing
• Shedding
• Supporting Accounts team with all administrative duties

Training

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

• 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.
• No day release required- In-house training/ coach visits
• Functional skills maths & English if required

More training information

• Business Administration L3
• Functional Skills if required
• OTJT
• EPA

Requirements

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4+ C and above)

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

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

About this employer

Clarks of Kidderminster are a main Vauxhall new car dealership serving the West Midlands area and beyond. They are a family-owned dealership serving motorists across Worcestershire,Shropshire, Hereford and the West Midlands

Full-time employment may be available on completion of the apprenticeship, depending on business needs and performance.