Business Administration Apprentice
MATHIAS & SONS LTD
AVONMOUTH (BS11 9DB)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 11 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 April 2026
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Summary
Launch your career in a fast‑paced, hands‑on apprenticeship where every day brings something new. You’ll rotate across the business, learning directly from experienced staff and gaining valuable skills quickly. Join a growing family‑run company of around 50 people, working with major long‑standing clients.
- Wage
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£18,720 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.5hrs per day with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.
Start and finish times will be either 8.30am to 5pm or 9am to 5.30pm, depending on travel arrangements.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will rotate across different areas of the business to build a broad understanding of how the company works. You will be fully supported while learning new skills and gaining hands-on experience. Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will be able to explore which area of the business suits you best.
Daily duties to include:
Accounts
- Learn how to process purchase invoices on the system
- Help identify any missing or incorrect information on invoices and pass queries to the relevant teams
- Support the raising of sales invoices for customers
- Assist with investigating invoice and payment queries
Purchasing
- Help investigate purchase invoice queries alongside the Accounts and Purchasing teams
- Support chasing suppliers for delivery updates
- Assist with checking orders and investigating any discrepancies
Sales Support
- Provide general support to Customer Account Managers
- Help respond to customer queries and requests
- Assist with maintaining accurate customer information
Operations
- Carry out basic day-to-day administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and updating records
- Support simple stock checks and investigations
- Help keep systems and paperwork organised
Data & Stock Administration
- Learn how to set up and update stock codes
- Assist with investigating stock and data‑related queries
- Support basic data checks to help maintain accurate records
Where you'll work
UNIT 11
AVON RIVERSIDE ESTATE
VICTORIA ROAD
AVONMOUTH
BS11 9DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
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
- Attend in-person workshops at Weston College monthly
- Receive ongoing support from a dedicated assessor through regular workplace visits
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enjoy a fast paced environment
About this employer
We are a passionate and innovative business who care for our staff & supply chain. We are a rapidly expanding 4th generation family business who currently employ 50 staff. Sustainability is one of our key pillars for which we have won awards. We offer sustainable clothing and are committed to carbon net zero by 2030. Mathias are a solutions based supplier of all forms of branded clothing from design led corporate clothing, workwear, to protective clothing and PPE. We have large customer base locally and several high-profile blue-chip national clients including SKY, Virgin Media & Heineken.
https://www.mathiasandsons.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Loyalty programme for holidays and sickness
- Company Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Bus / Train and Park and Ride within a 5-min walk
- Company events and awards
After this apprenticeship
By gaining experience across different functions, apprentices can identify the area they are best suited to and progress into a role that matches their strengths at the end of the programme. We believe this offers a flexible career pathway rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all role, while making you a valued member of the team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Chloe Webb
chloe.webb@weston.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027736.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 11 May 2026 at 11:59pm)