Apprentice Business Administrator
ULTIMATE FINANCE GROUP LIMITED
Bristol (BS32 4QL)
Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 May 2026
Contents
Summary
The role is varied and typically involves coordinating processes, managing information, supporting teams, and acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Wage
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£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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 will include:
- Managing emails, correspondence, records, and files
- Supporting day-to-day operations and business processes
- Coordinating meetings, diaries, and documentation
- Processing data, maintaining systems, and producing basic reports
- Liaising with colleagues and clients
- Supporting compliance, policies, and internal procedures where required
A Business Administrator is expected to be organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills, IT competence (e.g. Microsoft Office), and professionalism is essential. The role provides a solid foundation for progression into a variety of positions.
Where you'll work
First Floor
Equinox North Great Park Road Bradley Stoke
Bristol
BS32 4QL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
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
You will be required to attend the Filton Campus of SGS College on a Monday AM for approx. 12 sessions for your studies towards your Diploma and an assessor will visit you out on site. You will be assigned a supervisor / mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
This is a Hybrid role. Work space required at home and then office-based Tuesday / Wednesday every week. Full equipment will be provided. DBS check required.
About this employer
Ultimate Finance is an independent, UK-based asset-based lender established in 2001, providing flexible funding solutions (invoice, asset, bridging, and trade finance) to SMEs. Backed by the Tavistock Group, they have over 20 years of experience and have provided over £17bn in funding. They are known for high customer satisfaction, with a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating.
After this apprenticeship
Debtor Protection Executive / Assistant Relationship Manager / Credit Controller / Risk & Recoveries Executive.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Elaine Baillie
elaine.baillie@sgscol.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033647.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:59pm)