Apprentice Business Administration / Accounts Assistant - REF 14944
PSLT LIMITED
Barrowford (BB8 8NB)
Closes on Wednesday 22 July 2026
Posted on 24 April 2026
Contents
Summary
PSLT Ltd in Barrowford are recruiting for an Apprentice Business Administration / Accounts Assistant. The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.
- Wage
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£15,600 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 - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (1 hour lunch, 30 minutes of lunch unpaid)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 29 July 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
- Support accounts team
- Posting Invoices
- Raise Pro Formas
- Reconcile bank
- Chase debt
- Pay creditors
- Support general manager/finance director
- General office duties
Where you'll work
Innovation Works
Gisburn Road
Barrowford
BB8 8NB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
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
- Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills
- Work Based Learning
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Commitment to Work
- Loyalty
- Proactive Attitude
- Passionate
- Punctual
About this employer
PSLT is a full-turn key solution provider servicing the health, fitness, and sport sector. Committed to being the go-to company providing product, service, logistics and trade. We are a customer service-centric company, ensuring that every existing and potential customer is dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Through established presence and trust, being available quickly, and through a dedicated trained and qualified team, we deal with queries and needs any day of the year.
At PSLT, we pride ourselves on being present, having long-term relationships resulting in us being a true partner every step of the way.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression onto Full-Time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
Recruitment
recruitment@nltg.co.uk
01254395355
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027797.
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Closes on Wednesday 22 July 2026
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