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Business Administration Apprentice BACK CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

This role will be working within two areas of the business, both finance and purchasing. Part of the role is providing assistance in dealing with the day-to-day financial admin tasks and ensuring these procedures are completed accurately. Another area of the role will include dealing with numerous suppliers as well as customers on a daily basis.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    19 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084677

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Raising of purchase orders in the most cost-effective way
  • Liaising with numerous suppliers
  • Checking order acknowledgments & resolve any issues or discrepancies
  • Chasing suppliers for ETAs for outstanding orders
  • Resolving issues with suppliers such as faulty items
  • Credit control – chasing payment from customers
  • Providing methods of payment for customers such as creating payment links
  • Checking invoices for any discrepancies and resolving any issues with incorrect invoices

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Main Learning Objectives:

  • Support a business administrator’s role in the workplace, principles of business administration, managing performance, communication in a business environment, project management, ICT for business

EPA (End Point Assessment)

  • Towards the final few months of the apprenticeship you will complete your End Point Assessment
  • This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Support into other areas of the business following the apprenticeship if suitable

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 - 9 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English and 4 other GCSE (Grade 3 - 9 (A*-D)) Essential

Things to consider

In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a BKSB assessment. The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy. Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open.

About the employer

Employer Description Please describe who you are, what you do, where you are located, size of the company etc. We are a small company located in Bamber Bridge, just outside of Preston. We provide a vast range of ergonomic office equipment to businesses and private customers to help maintain a healthy work space as well as aid in comfort and posture.

Employer

BACK CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Address

The Old Bakery

Club Street

Bamber Bridge

PR5 6FN

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Training

Training provider

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Contact

Charlotte Ward

Ward.C@runshaw.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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