Finance and Administration Apprenticeship
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
Derbyshire, (DE7 5HS)
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 July 2025
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Summary
At Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, we are looking for a motivated Finance and Administration Apprentice to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will support the finance and admin functions of the business and learn from experienced professionals.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Term time only
37 hours per week total
Daily hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 2 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
- To assist the finance department with incoming mail – postal and email
- Supporting the team to co-ordinate products for sale via the online payments system
- Help to ensure the accurate and appropriate records are maintained for the department and the Academy
- Be computer literate and enjoy working digitally to support the departments ‘paper free’ policy. Using initiative and skills to help bring the department into the 21st century
- Be confident in using Microsoft applications, we utilise, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and many others
- Working on procurement for the Academy to ensure resources arrive on time, from approved Suppliers as requested
- Generating purchase orders, from the above requests ensuring accuracy so these can be matched to invoices
- Compete cashiering duties when requested
Assist in maintaining files as well as helping to digitalise HR records as directed by the Academy Business
Manager, Finance Officer and PA to the Principal - Support the PA to the Principal in preparing whole school tasks such as preparing induction packs for new starters - students and staff as required
- Respond to internal and external queries via email, Teams and telephone
- Support the wider team with ad-hoc tasks and projects to help meet the needs of your course
- Assist with incoming and outgoing correspondence/post
- Answer telephone calls, handle enquiries, redirecting them to the appropriate colleagues
- Maintain accurate internal records and update company databases and spreadsheets
- Ensure Safeguarding & GDPR are considered and maintained thoroughly for the protection of students, parents, staff and yourself at all times
- Any other tasks deemed necessary to support the department, Academy or Trust during times of unexpected need within the realms of your grade and capabilities
Where you'll work
King George Avenue,
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire,
DE7 5HS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your 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.
Your training plan
- Business Administration level 3 standard
- 20% off the job training
- Online sessions and regular reviews
- Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4-9)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this company
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is a vibrant and supportive educational community committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for our pupils and professional development for our staff. We value the contribution of every team member and are proud to support early career development through meaningful apprenticeship opportunities in a real-world school environment.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Higher level business professional apprenticeship available at LMP Education.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Charlie
charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329968.
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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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