Business Administration Apprenticeship
The Maples Group
West Yorkshire (LS1 2HL)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 June 2026
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Summary
The Maples Group is seeking a motivated and professional Apprentice to support their Facilities Operations and Cash Transactions teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a global financial and legal services organisation while developing strong administrative, organisational, and customer service skills.
- Wage
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£21,450 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Full-time. Hybrid role, with office attendance 3 days per week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 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
The role involves a variety of office administration duties including reception support, coordinating office facilities, arranging deliveries and equipment, assisting with events and meeting room management, and supporting health & safety processes. The successful candidate will also assist the Cash Transactions team with invoice processing, client refund administration, and bank reconciliations.
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, confident working with numbers, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced professional environment. This apprenticeship offers valuable exposure to corporate operations and the opportunity to build a long-term career within an international business.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence.
Who We Seek
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
The Business Administration Apprentice reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and supports the Facilities Operations team and the Cash Transactions team. Primary responsibilities include:
Facilities Management duties:
- Regular H&S inspections/audits around the office
- Greet external (& internal) visitors
- First point of contact for reception & office phone
- Incoming and outgoing post / couriers
- Audit confirmation letters
- Milk & fruit deliveries
- Kitchen restocks
- Stationery restocks
- Basic equipment requests
- Arrange Display Screen Equipment assessments - new joiners & requests
- New starter equipment – coordinate provision of equipment
- Access Control card management
- Reporting / logging maintenance jobs around the office
- Assistance with planning/booking office events
- Assistance with organising Social & Charity events
- Assistance with managing meeting room bookings
- Assistance with Service Now Desk Booking system management
- Arranging monthly 'breakfast & brew' / similar events
Cash Transactions duties:
- Refund admin - preparing & processing the return of client money in the Libra system
- Accounts payable admin - keying invoices for the global offices into our AP system
- Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
EXPERIENCE
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Professional, positive, confident and proactive attitude
- Good time management skills
- Ability to multitask
- Numerate with ability to work with numbers confidently
Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.
Where you'll work
5th
Floor 14 King Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2HL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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
The Business Administration Apprentice reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and supports the Facilities Operations team and the Cash Transactions team.
More training information
SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Professional manner
- Positive attitude
- Confident
- Ability to multitask
About this employer
We are market leaders in the provision of legal, fiduciary, fund, entity formation and management and regulatory and compliance services, with expertise across a range of jurisdictions, sectors and disciplines.
Company benefits
- 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Pension
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential for further progression following the completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038000.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)