Sales & Accounts Administrator Apprentice

GOGGLEBOXES LIMITED

Northants (NN17 5JT)

Closes on Saturday 18 April 2026

Posted on 2 March 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, working across departments, and developing strong commercial, administrative, and financial support skills within a busy office environment. An exciting and varied role- if you are interested apply today!

Wage

£15,704 a year

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£15,000 to £17,000 per annum depending on age and experience.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00- 17:00 35 hours per week

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 2 May 2026

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

Sales Administration Support:

  • Supporting the sales team with general administrative duties
  • Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
  • Preparing quotations and sales documentation
  • Managing customer records and updating internal systems
  • Handling incoming enquiries via phone and email
  • Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment

Accounts Department Support:

  • Assisting with invoicing and basic accounts administration
  • Supporting purchase and sales ledger processes
  • Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Assisting with credit control administration where required
  • Reconciling paperwork and supporting document management
  • Working closely with accounts staff to ensure accuracy and compliance

General Administration:

  • Maintaining organised filing systems (digital and physical)
  • Preparing reports and updating spreadsheets
  • Providing general office support where required

Requirements:

  • The Successful candidate will need to have strong communication skills and be able to approach work in a professional manner
  • Have good attention to detail, numerical awareness and be highly organised with the ability to priorities tasks
  • Have a positive attitude and eagerness to learn as well as being IT literate and a team player

Where you'll work

202 c Cooks Road
Corby
Northants
NN17 5JT

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF 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

  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
  • 6 Hours of dedicated training time every week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/c)

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

About this employer

My client specialises in manufacturing eco-friendly, industrial, and ethical packaging solutions.

They are looking for a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to support both their Sales Team and Accounts Department. This role will involve assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks, supporting customer order processes, and helping maintain accurate financial and administrative records.

Company benefits

  • 28 days holiday
  • Workplace pension
  • Onsite parking

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016556.

Apply now

Closes on Saturday 18 April 2026