Apprentice Business Administration Assistant
UNITY HOMES LIMITED
Salford (M7 1UL)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 25 March 2026)
Posted on 3 March 2026
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience with a professional, friendly employer whilst achieving an apprenticeship standard with a leading training provider. If you are looking to start a career in Business and Administration we want to hear from you .. Apply today!
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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35-40 hours, Monday - Friday. Flexible working hours, office based apprenticeship.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 5 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
This apprenticeship role is ideal for someone eager to learn, comfortable working with numbers and data, and keen to develop practical skills in a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enter data accurately into payroll and finance systems
- Assist with invoice processing, including checking details and ensuring accuracy
- Match delivery notes, purchase orders, and invoices prior to payment processing
- Support reconciliation tasks under supervision of the Accounts and Payroll team
- Help maintain organised digital and paper records for audit and compliance purposes
- Assist with preparing documents for month‑end processes
General Administrative Duties:
- Manage and maintain filing systems (digital and physical)
- Monitor shared inboxes and route queries to the appropriate team members
- Prepare basic correspondence, spreadsheets, and internal forms when required
- Support the team by photocopying, scanning, and uploading documentation
- Assist with data collection and reporting for routine operational tasks
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy at all times when handling sensitive financial information
- Provide occasional admin support to other head office departments (e.g., HR, Operations) as needed
Where you'll work
1A
Kent Street
Salford
M7 1UL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
INSPIRO LEARNING 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
- Complete a level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
- Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- Learn and train for a specific job
- Get hands-on experience in a real job
- Study for at least 20% of your working hours
- Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C or 4-9)
- Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Office based.
About this employer
Unity is a leading care home operator with a diverse portfolio of business interests with over 30 years of experience within the care sector. We are committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents while expanding our reach in various sectors.
Company benefits
- Full training and support towards a recognised Business Administration apprenticeship
- Opportunities for career progression within Payroll and Accounts
- Mentorship from experienced finance and payroll professionals
After this apprenticeship
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience with a professional, friendly employer whilst achieving an apprenticeship standard with a leading training provider. This could lead to a permanent position position. If you are looking to start a career in Business and Administration we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
Louise Abram
louise.abram@inspirolearning.co.uk
020 4591 5419
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018883.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 25 March 2026)
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