Business Admin Apprentice

CT Skills

18 Tesla Court, Innovation Way, Lynch Wood, Peterborough (PE2 6FL)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 22 May 2026)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

You will be joining a friendly team of 4 with the opportunity to support with some accounts admin and content creation alongside providing high quality admin support to the business.

• Wage:

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

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 25 May 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

• Developing the skills, experience, attitudes and competencies to provide an effective and efficient administrative service within Business Support whilst undertaking and successfully completing an administrative based apprenticeship programme (1 day per week allocated to study only)
• Answering incoming calls, responding to emails, dealing with client/supplier enquiries, taking messages
• Following up on clients' business communications
• Assisting with financial processes, processing orders and assist with resolving issues
• Assisting with the maintenance of records and accuracy of data
• General administrative tasks (outgoing post, filing, photocopying, scanning)

Where you'll work

18 Tesla Court, Innovation Way, Lynch Wood, Peterborough
PE2 6FL

Training

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

Training provider

CT SKILLS 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

Business Administrator Level 3.

You'll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month - NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3-hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3-hours of training from your employer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Number skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

About this employer

Vertiqo provides exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. They believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. As a firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, they offer a wide range of services, including accounting, tax and advisory services. They proudly serve a diverse client base across the region, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses.

After this apprenticeship

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CT SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029007.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 22 May 2026)

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