Business Administration Apprentice - Supporting the Finance Team

EQUITY HOUSE LONDON LTD

London (N3 2NB)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2025

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Summary

Support the finance team with accurate data entry while gaining hands-on experience across all departments in a growing property business. This role offers a comprehensive understanding of business operations, with a strong foundation in finance.

• Wage:

  £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  - Apprentice National Minimum Wage - Pay increases as you pass milestones and complete your first year

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday- shifts to be confirmed.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 15 September 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 1 month

• 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

Key Duties (will grow as you progress)

• Enter supplier invoices, receipts, and bank transactions
• Maintain organised digital & paper records
• Assist with bank reconciliations and VAT returns
• Support monthly management accounts and audit prep
• Help with credit control and supplier communications
• Work with other departments (HR, Ops, Maintenance, Front of House) to understand and support day-to-day operations
• Ad-hoc business and finance projects set by the Financial Controller or other department heads

 

What You'll Need

• GCSE Maths (C/4) or higher
• Comfortable with Excel and open to learning new systems
• Great attention to detail and good with numbers
• Confident communicator with enthusiasm for a business career
• Bonus points if you're an Apple enthusiast! Our team works primarily with Apple devices (MacBooks, iPhones) and we’re developing our internal processes around iOS rather than Microsoft systems. If you're someone who loves the Apple systems, you'll feel right at home here.

 

Where you'll work

184 Ballards Lane
London
N3 2NB

Training

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

Training provider

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK 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

• Full training will be given, leading to a recognised Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 qualification
• Full-on-the-job training will be delivered
• Off-the-job training will be supported by our training provider - Davidson Training UK Ltd
• You will not be able to complete Functional Skills with this apprenticeship, as we require grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English.
• Paid study leave. All training will be delivered in the workplace during working hours; no college day release is required
• One-to-one mentoring from the Group Financial Controller and exposure to all management roles

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9 or A*-C)
• Maths (grade 4-9 or A*-C)

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

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• GCSE Maths (C/4) or higher
• Comfortable with Excel
• Open to learning new systems
• Confident communicator
• Enthusiasm for a business care
• Comfortable with Apple tech
• Drive for a business career

Other requirements

This role reports directly to the Group Financial Controller and will involve regular interaction with all senior managers. The successful candidate will share an office with both our Financial Controller and Compliance Manager. The office also serves as the base for our Tenancy Team, so strong communication and teamwork skills are important. Please note: Do not apply if you do not have a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths, as this is an essential requirement for the role.

About this employer

Part of a group- Harvestglen Properties Ltd, Harvestglen Ltd, Keepgate Ltd, FZ Properties Ltd, Harvestglen (London) Ltd, Equity House London Ltd and Palmers Lodge Lettings Ltd

Company benefits

- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) - Pension auto-enrolment (from age 22) - Occasional staff socials

After this apprenticeship

• This is a long-term opportunity with real potential for growth.
• After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of progressing into a permanent role within the business, with ongoing development and increased responsibility as you gain experience.
• We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in building a business career and who is committed to learning and growing with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

GEMMA BARR

gemmabarr@davidsontraining.com

07399586723

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336683.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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