Business Administration Apprenticeship

OCEAN PROPERTY LAWYERS LTD

Bristol (BS7 8BG)

Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-organised and capable Apprentice to support the busy residential conveyancing Legal Accounts team with a wide range of administrative duties. This is a great opportunity to start your career in business

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday 9am to 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 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

You will support the Head of Finance and the residential conveyancing teams in a wide range of administrative duties;

  • Input of client and office transactions into the system
  • Allocation of receipts on bank statements
  • Input of the month-end bills on Sage
  • Assisting with month-end tasks on Excel
  • Drafting completion statements
  • Checking and archiving files to be closed
  • Filing
  • Other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Head of Finance
  • Liaising with colleagues in relation to accounts queries
  • Handling telephone enquiries, correspondence & emails to provide updates and information
  • Liaising with staff from other Ocean Group companies
  • Liaising with other law firms, banks and estate agents when involved in transactions
  • Providing assistance to the Head of Finance as required
  • Protecting clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering

Where you'll work

199 Gloucester Road
Bishopston
Bristol
BS7 8BG

Training

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

Training provider

BASINGSTOKE ITEC 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

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & maths (grade 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

  • Residential Conveyancing – sales, purchases and re-mortgages

After this apprenticeship

  • At the end of the apprenticeship, we would be expecting to offer full-time employment with potential for career progression in the future

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BASINGSTOKE ITEC LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022727.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)