Business Administration Apprentice

SIX WANDS ASPECTS LIMITED

ENGLAND (B62 8AN)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the practice while developing the skills, confidence, and mindset needed for a successful career in business.

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.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

Key Responsibilities

Business & Payroll Support

  • Assisting with the preparation and processing of payroll
  • Collecting, checking, and accurately inputting timesheet data
  • Maintaining confidential payroll records
  • Supporting with payroll‑related queries in a professional manner

General Administration

  • Managing emails, telephone calls, and general enquiries
  • Preparing letters, reports, and basic spreadsheets
  • Filing and maintaining accurate digital and paper records
  • Supporting diary management and meeting scheduling
  • Ordering office supplies and helping keep systems organised

Client Communication & Relationship Support

  • Acting as a friendly and professional first point of contact for clients
  • Responding to emails and calls clearly, confidently, and helpfully
  • Keeping clients updated and informed
  • Escalating queries appropriately while maintaining ownership
  • Recording client interactions accurately

Brand Networking Ambassador Responsibilities

  • Representing 6 Wands positively when interacting with clients, suppliers, and partners
  • Supporting attendance at networking events and local business activities
  • Acting as a professional ambassador for the business at all times
  • Helping to build long‑term relationships on behalf of the practice

Social Media & Marketing Support

  • Assisting with social media content and posting
  • Helping showcase the personality, values, and expertise of 6 Wands
  • Supporting basic content ideas, captions, and engagement
  • Learning how professional services businesses build their brand online

Where you'll work

OFFICE FF6
19 HEREWARD RISE
HALESOWEN
ENGLAND
B62 8AN

Training

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

Training provider

HALESOWEN 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

The apprentice will be expected to attend online lessons once a fortnight. In addition they will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Full UK Driving License

About this employer

6 Wands is a modern, people‑first accountancy practice supporting small and medium‑sized businesses to grow with confidence. We do more than the numbers – we build trusted relationships, add real value, and act as a genuine partner to our clients.

We are a small but ambitious team, proud of our values, our energy, and the way we show up for our clients and our community. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a business that genuinely cares.

After this apprenticeship

For the right person, this role offers genuine progression, including:

  • A potential permanent position
  • Opportunity to progress into Marketing or Accounting apprenticeships, depending on interests and strengths

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

Deborah Maley

dmaley@halesowen.ac.uk

01216027777

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017960.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)