Office and Accounts Administrator Apprentice

Highstone Group

Huddersfield (HD8 8RX)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 August 2025

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Summary

We seek to appoint someone to join the team as an Accounts & Office Administrator to assist our busy team, located in Denby Dale, Huddersfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a busy and varied role, to add real value to the day-to-day running of a friendly, well-established business.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Pay will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and incremental rises awarded based on performance.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Mon - Fri

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 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

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • General administration duties
  • Answering incoming telephone calls and enquiries, taking detailed accurate messages and action as required
  • Acknowledging and responding to all incoming emails as soon as they are received
  • Ordering stationery and supplies for the office
  • Preparing the boardroom / office for meetings and visitors
  • Organising, recording and renewing staff training
  • Basic HR support, maintaining staff records of holidays, absence & sickness
  • Assisting with new starter set ups both in the office and on site
  • Processing invoices and credits through our accounts system Verify
  • Checking supplier statements
  • Processing credit card statements
  • Invoicing customers on Sage 50 Accounts
  • Ensuring all company vehicles are MOT'd and taxed, arranging services and repairs as required.

Where you'll work

329 Wakefield RD
Denby Dale
Huddersfield
HD8 8RX

Training

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

Training provider

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

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

The successful candidate will attend National Business College in Huddersfield on a fortnightly basis. You will work to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard. 

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Highstone Group Ltd is a family-run construction company dedicated to delivering tailored property solutions for local authorities, with a specialist focus on the supported housing sector.

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

After this apprenticeship

Progression within the company for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Keely Carleton

keely@nationalbusinesscollege.co.uk

01484430433

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336167.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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