Apprentice Accounts & Purchasing Assistant
ACCESS INTERNATIONAL SECURITY LIMITED
Loughton (IG10 3TS)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 January 2026
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Summary
To work in various departments within the company, in particular accounts and purchasing departments. Full training and support will be given. Must be numerate and able to pay attention to detail.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.45pm, with 45-minutes for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 3 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
We are a small friendly office and we’re looking for a person to initially help with processing purchase invoices; other account functions will also be needed in due course.
- We also want the person to be involved with issuing purchase orders
- Full training of our systems will be given, the ideal candidate will be numerate, organised and have good communication skills, both verbally and written
Where you'll work
Unit 1
West Wing Sterling House
Langston Road
Loughton
IG10 3TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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
- Business Administrator Level 3
- End Assessment
- Regular Tutor Sessions
- Work Based Training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Written & Verbal
Other requirements
Close to Debden tube station but parking is very limited in the local vicinity.
About this employer
In 2003 Access International Security Ltd (AIS), began its story in London and focused originally on providing commercial security systems. Listening to our customers needs, this in time expanded to incorporate electrical / mechanical fit out services too, for all types and sizes of units.
Today AIS continues its story of development with the addition of new services such as aftercare maintenance packages (SECLEC) as well as home automation and audio visual services.
Over the last two decades, AIS has established itself as a successful service partner supporting our customers in ever expanding project complexity and size. The AIS team take great pride in their industry knowledge and expertise, as a result they are confident in providing excellence in every aspect; from costing a design to suit your budget, through to the delivery and aftercare service.
http://www.accessinternationalsecurity.com (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
This is a permanent position and we will be happy to support further development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006986.
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Closes in 25 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)