Business Administration Apprentice - Finance & Admin Support

MCPHILLIPS (WELLINGTON) LIMITED

Shropshire (TF1 7FG)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2025

Print

Contents

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice to undertake a varied role incorporating both finance and admin support. Time will be spent in the procurement, purchase invoice processing and reception areas. The role will involve dealing with other members of staff and suppliers, and answering outside calls to the business.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour to increase at 3-month intervals dependent on achievement of targets as above

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Scanning and digital storage of goods received notes.

  • Filing in procurement department

  • Training in reception duties

  • Introduction to accounts system and training in invoice processing

  • Working on own initiative in invoice processing department

  • Training in resolution of invoice queries, involving liaising with procurement and plant departments

  • Dealing with other members of staff and suppliers
  • Answering outside calls to the business

Where you'll work

Horton House
Hortonwood 50
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 7FG

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • One day every two weeks at Telford College
  • Assigned mentor within the workplace
  • Assessor visits from Telford College
  • Working towards Level 3 Business Administrator qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Confident
  • Punctuality
  • Self-motivated

Other requirements

The candidate should be confident and happy to communicate at all levels of the business, both internally and externally.

About this employer

Award winning construction company, employing 220 staff directly. Apprentice will be based in the finance/admin department at Head Office in Hortonwood, Telford.

https://www.mcphillips.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potentially leading to a permanent position as purchase invoice processing clerk and reception cover.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Amy Walker

amy.walker@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333288.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.