Business Administration Apprenticeship – Finance Administrator
GREENCORE FOODS LIMITED
Worksop (S80 2RS)
Closes on Saturday 18 April 2026
Posted on 28 January 2026
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Summary
Our 2‑year Business Administration Apprenticeship allows you to earn a salary while gaining hands‑on experience in a Finance team and working towards a Level 3 qualification. You’ll develop skills in finance systems, data processing and administration to start a career in finance.
- Wage
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£25,700 a year
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Starting salary: £25,700 per year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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You will be based in our Manton Wood site in Worksop, working Monday - Friday, from 8.30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
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
Our Business Administration Apprenticeship is a 2-year programme that provides a blend of on and off the job learning, exposure, experience, and education so that you can develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career.
You will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship delivered through our partner RHG Consulting and will provide essential financial, administrative, and clerical support to ensure the smooth running of our Finance function.
You’ll learn how to process invoices and payments, manage financial data, and deliver excellent customer service by working in our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
Other responsibilities include:
- Handle daily financial transactions accurately and quickly
- Make sure payments and receipts are recorded correctly and on time
- Enter and match documents in the finance system
- Answer finance questions by email or phone and pass them on if needed
- Check transaction data against outside sources to confirm it’s correct
- Create reports to help the Finance team make decisions
- Record and report any errors or issues in transactions and track performance
Where you'll work
Greencore Manton Wood
Retford Road
Manton Wood Enterprise Park
Worksop
S80 2RS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RHG CONSULT LTD
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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
- Training will be delivered through a combination of on‑the‑job training at our Manton Wood site in Worksop and off‑the‑job learning provided by RHG Consulting
- The apprentice will develop skills by working within the Finance team, gaining practical experience in finance administration, systems and processes
- Off‑the‑job training will be delivered through a blend of workplace learning, remote learning and training sessions, aligned to real work activities
- Off‑the‑job training will make up at least 20% of contracted working hours and will be planned and protected to support successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
To join our programme, you will need…
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above (includes Maths and English).
- A genuine interest in finance and administration
- The right to live and work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of nationality or background. However, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
About this employer
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life.
Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
https://www.greencore.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free wellbeing benefits incl. Virtual GP, health checks, mental health & nutrition support, Adult Care helpline and physio. Travel & accommodation for uni, career coaching, learning events, study time, pension up to 8%, holiday buying
After this apprenticeship
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a permanent role within the Finance team, subject to performance and business requirements
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RHG CONSULT LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010624.
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Closes on Saturday 18 April 2026
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