Business Admin Apprentice - Trade Finance Team

THE ACCESS BANK UK LIMITED

Cheshire (CW9 7UT)

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 9 January 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a Trade Finance Administrator to join our growing team at The Access Bank UK. As we continue to expand internationally, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our dynamic Financial Services operations.

• Wage:

  £13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 1 April 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Providing support for the Northwich Trade Finance Back Office team.
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority, including responsibility for handling deliveries.
• Monitor and order/purchase of office stationery and toners.
• Handling /processing courier (DHL) both incoming and outgoing.
• Managing all archiving processes and file retrievals.
• Completing filing, scanning and archiving and also being the go-to-person within the office.
• Typing, printing, photocopying and generally assisting the office staff as required.

Where you'll work

4 Royal Court
Gadbrook Way Gadbrook Park
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7UT

Training

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

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

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
• Administrative skills
• Team working

About this employer

As we continue to expand internationally, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our dynamic Financial Services operations. As an Investors In People Platinum award organisation, we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities

Company benefits

• 10% non-contributory pension 
• Annual bonus scheme 
• Friday breakfast 
• Unlimited sponsored study opportunities 
• Discounted gym membership

After this apprenticeship

• There is plenty of opportunity for career progression in the team to Officer level and above

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007836.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

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