Apprentice Business Administrator
BLENHEIM ADVISORY LIMITED
Leeds (LS18 4TJ)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 March 2026
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Summary
Looking to join our growing firm of chartered accountants based in Leeds. You will be confident and professional in answering the telephone and work towards taking on further skills whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 37.5 hours per week
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
The role is predominantly an Administraor Apprentice which entails on-the-job learning and assisting with administrative tasks and assisting other team members in the office when needed. As our Business Administration Apprentice, you will deliver high‑quality administrative and reception support to the team.
Your duties, but are not limited to, will include:
- Scanning
- Recording invoices onto the system
- Client meet and greet
- Answering phone calls
- Using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel
- Answering telephone calls professionally and handling enquiries
- Inputting data into internal systems with accuracy
- Ensuring company policies are followed, including Health & Safety
This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager which is relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.
Where you'll work
3 Feast Field
Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 4TJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- IT (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Good Time Keeper
Other requirements
- Ensure you can travel to the place of work on a daily basis
- Check bus routes
About this employer
Blenheim Advisory are a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants who provide expert Value Added Accountancy and Taxation services to Small & Medium Businesses.
After this apprenticeship
- Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Mandy Hodson
mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924614523
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019992.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)