(App827) Apprentice Business Administrator Level 3

JOHN VEITCH LIMITED

WEST YORKSHIRE (HX7 5HZ)

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

Posted on 9 March 2026


Summary

We require a person looking to learn about various areas of business to include - Accounts, Customer Service and E-commerce.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am - 4.00pm on Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Support the day‑to‑day delivery of core accounting functions
  • Develop knowledge and capability across all areas of the accounts department
  • Manage aged creditors, including processing payments and communicating with suppliers
  • Prepare and post journals accurately and on time
  • Analyse data to support reporting and decision‑making
  • Process orders and post invoices efficiently
  • Assist with preparing and uploading online business content
  • Undertake a variety of other ad‑hoc tasks as required
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail
  • Follow established processes and procedures accurately and consistently
  • Support with the day to day running of an offier
  • Work across departments and with multiple stake holders

Where you'll work

ORCHARD BUSINESS PARK
MYTHOLMROYD
HALIFAX
WEST YORKSHIRE
HX7 5HZ

Training

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

Training provider

CALDERDALE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9 / C-A*)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Can-do attitude
  • Organised
  • Assertive
  • Good eye for detail
  • Manage multiple workloads
  • Efficient
  • Strong prioritising skills
  • Meet deadlines
  • Desire to learn
  • Verbal skills

About this employer

JVL specialise in importing and distributing doormats, basketware and homeware products. With multiple routes to market.

After this apprenticeship

To be discussed on completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Scarlett Whitehead

scarlett.whitehead@calderdale.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020026.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.