Apprentice Business Administrator
VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED
Hebden Bridge (HX7 5HZ)
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 April 2026
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Summary
We are seeking someone interested in developing knowledge across multiple areas of business, including Accounts, Customer Service, and E-commerce.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, and 8.30am - 4.00pm on Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 7 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the smooth operation of daily finance activities
- Build a broad understanding of accounting processes across the department
- Oversee supplier accounts, including payment processing and maintaining supplier relationships
- Accurately record and input financial journals within required deadlines
- Review and interpret data to contribute to reports and business insights
- Handle order processing and ensure invoices are raised and logged correctly
- Support the maintenance and updates of online business platforms
- Take on additional duties as needed to support wider business functions
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
- Adhere to company procedures and ensure compliance with internal processes
- Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient office operations
- Collaborate with different teams and liaise with a range of internal and external contacts
Where you'll work
Scout Road
Hebden Bridge
HX7 5HZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
VELOCITY 1ST 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
- Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team
- Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects
More training information
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
JVL focuses on sourcing and supplying doormats, basketware, and homeware products, serving customers through a variety of sales channels.
After this apprenticeship
- The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED
Ivana
ivana@velocity-academy.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028199.
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Closes in 30 days (Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm)