Apprentice Accounts Administrator
FP MCCANN
UK (CV13 0BB)
Closes in 14 days (Monday 3 November 2025)
Posted on 16 October 2025
Contents
Summary
You will work at the Cadeby Depot as part of the wider accounts team under the support and supervision of your line-manager.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 2 months
- Positions available
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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
What you will do in the short term:
- Initially you will spend time learning about the products and services we offer.
- When you are confident with the products we offer, you will be shown how to carry out basic tasks such as data entry, computer use, and paper and electronic filing.
- Once confident with this, you’ll be shown how to carry out tasks such as entering proofs of delivery, reconciling invoices, checking work for errors and resolving queries under the guidance of your line manager.
- You will also engage with Learning Skills Partnership on a weekly basis during term-time to broaden your knowledge and skillset.
- Once your studies are complete you will then be assessed for your End Point Assessment.
What you will do in the longer term:
As you become more experienced in the role, you will be responsible for the purchase ledger at the depot.
Where you'll work
Brascote Lane
Cadeby
UK
CV13 0BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
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
Business Administration Level 3 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Please note that the wage does vary depending on age, see further details below: £12.21 (aged 21 and over) £10 (aged 18 to 20) £7.55 (aged under 18) £7.55 (apprentice rate).
About this employer
FP MCCANN IS THE UK’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PRECAST CONCRETE SOLUTIONS. IN NORTHERN IRELAND, WE ALSO OFFER QUARRYING, READY MIX, SURFACING, DRY SILO MORTAR, CONSTRUCTION AND FP MCCANN HOMES. From our 12 UK based manufacturing facilities, FP McCann offers an extensive range of quality precast concrete solutions that include drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power and infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast
After this apprenticeship
There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company if you wish, with a strong focus on continued learning and personal development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346929.
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Closes in 14 days (Monday 3 November 2025)
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