Business Administrator Apprenticeship

THANDI NICHOLLS LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV10 9TG)

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 20 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 August 2025

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity for a Business Administrator Apprentice who is looking to develop their career and grow within a well-established organisation. An opportunity to work within a forward-thinking technology-based firm at the start of what we believe will be a huge expansion and therefore a great opportunity for a client-focused candidate.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with half hour lunch.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 29 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

You will be responsible for the following:- 

  • Carrying out general administrative tasks
  • Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently, ensuring all records are up to date with a particular emphasis on attention to detail
  • Handle clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
  • Provide administrative support to team members as needed
  • Maintain an organised office environment that promotes productivity and efficiency
  • Communicate effectively via phone, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette when interacting with clients and suppliers
  • Setting up files for new clients, including carrying out ML checks
  • Maintaining our client database

 

Where you'll work

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES BUILDING
MAMMOTH DRIVE
WOLVERHAMPTON SCIENCE PARK
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 9TG

Training

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

Training provider

WALSALL 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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

We are a forward thinking, dynamic and fast expanding internet-based accountancy firm with clients throughout the UK and internationally. With a particular emphasis on property tax, there is an ever-increasing demand for our highly sought after internet-based accountancy services and bespoke property tax planning and business services. Our client portfolio covers a diverse range of business entities from sole traders, high net worth individuals, landlords, partnerships and limited companies and with a strong niche in the property sector. Having enjoyed significant levels of year-on-year growth, we now wish to recruit a well-rounded individual as an Apprentice Accountant to join our team offering our cloud based solutions for clients.

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After this apprenticeship

A permanent role within the business upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Eleana Ewins

eewins@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338441.

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Closes in 30 days (Saturday 20 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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