Trainee Administrator Apprentice

JS. (JS. Accountants & Business Advisors Limited)

Cheshire (WA3 3JD)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2025


Summary

An opportunity exists for a bright, motivated individual to join our admin support team. Our admin support team are a critical part of our business, providing valuable administrative support. This presents not only a great experience to be part of our valued admin support team.

Wage

£15,750 a year

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To be paid monthly.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm 45-mins lunch break

38 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 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

As a valuable member of the team, our trainee administrator will be on hand to support the admin support team with their administrative duties such as:

  • Ensuring all incoming correspondence is promptly dealt with, and that all outgoing correspondence properly logged and approved
  • Maintaining office supplies and facilities to ensure we have all we need to run a ship-shape office
  • Supporting with events and meetings we host, such as printing any necessary materials & ensuring the event and/or meeting space is set up as needed
  • Document creation and database management
  • And much more!

Where you'll work

James House Stonecross Business Park Yew Tree Way
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 3JD

Training

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

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

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

Our trainee administrator will be working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 qualification, which will be achieved through on-the-job learning.

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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

JS. is one of the largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms in the North-West. Located at Stonecross Business Park, Golborne, we’ve been providing outstanding service to thousands of businesses and business people for over 100 years. At JS. our people come first. Flexible working is the norm, and no-one works on their Birthday nor Christmas Eve. We also like to have fun, with our dedicated social committee bringing us events year-round. We’re in an exciting period of growth so, if you want to be part of a long-standing, ambitious and fun firm then look no further.

http://www.jacksonstephen.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A progression path exists in our admin support team with the next step being to Administrator. The Administrator role includes more complex document creation, supporting with reception duties such as welcoming clients in person or on the phone, and project work in support of other support teams and the professional teams.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335343.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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