Business Support Administrator Apprenticeship SAGE ACCOUNTS SOLUTIONS LTD

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised, innovative team player to join our team. You will be doing a variety of Business Administration roles within the company. We like to give every member of our team a voice and the ability to share their thoughts and ideas, so you’ll be involved in planning and strategy meetings as well. Duties: Drafting and replying to emails in Outlook Drafting proposals in Word for review etc.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,830.00

    Discretionary annual bonus

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (with an hour for lunch)

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208261

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Variety is the spice of life here at SAS HQ!

There isn’t likely to be a typical day, as you’ll need to respond to the needs of the team and clients, but your role will include these types of things:

  • Drafting and replying to emails in Outlook
  • Drafting proposals in Word for review
  • Creating sales invoices
  • Recording online sales
  • Sending customer statements
  • Updating weekly Excel reports for internal meetings
  • Log client details on our CRM database
  • Record support tickets for the team
  • Send MP4 video files to clients after their training session
  • Filing
  • Scanning
  • Ensuring the office is stocked with kitchen, cleaning and stationery supplies
  • Obtaining quotes from suppliers
  • Processing online web orders
  • Arrange travel when required
  • Taking minutes of meeting
  • Distributing and monitoring action points for the team
  • Update files as instructed
  • Plan and organise team socials
  • Manage social media accounts as needed
  • Come up with ideas for TikTok and YouTube with the team at HQ
  • Document processes and systems
  • Update details on our practice management software for client projects to meet deadlines
  • Website updates
  • Publish blogs

We like to give every member of our team a voice and the ability to share their thoughts and ideas, so you’ll be involved in planning and strategy meetings as well.

The training you will be getting

  • You will achieve a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship via a work mentor and Cambridge Regional College

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • We are looking for an apprentice who would love to build their career and prospects within our business
  • There are lots of opportunities for defining a role you love, getting involved with specific departments e.g. bookkeeping, marketing, customer service, operations

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C) Essential

Things to consider

Hello future employee! 😊 We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised, innovative team player to join our team. If you would like to be part of a friendly, fun and supportive business who puts the welfare and needs of their team first, we’d love to hear from you. We have a team of 17 amazing humans, spread across the UK and Europe and help clients with many different services in the accounting sector. You can often find us in our Ugg boots (or flip flops!) and a comfy hoodie, chilling out on a bean bag in the office!

About the employer

Formed in 2007, Sage Accounts Solutions Limited and it’s trading brands (Nurturing Numbers, The Bookkeepers Box, The Bookkeeping Academy UK) has a focus on supporting users with their accounting software. We offer training, consultancy, support and software. Plus these accounting services; bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts and year-end prep. Many clients have been with us for years and feel like family.

Employer

SAGE ACCOUNTS SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

Unit 4,

Quy Court

Colliers Lane

CB25 9AU

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Training

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Camilla

01223 418778

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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