Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow and build a solid foundation in the world of finance. You'll work closely with experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. If you're detail-oriented, enthusiastic and ready to start your journey in finance, we'd love to hear from you.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

9am - 5pm across 5 days, working days TBC

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 2025

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

The position of Finance Apprentice is based within an ambitious and fast-growing organisation consisting of multiple businesses. The role is key to ensuring the accounting function has an excellent foundation and requires meticulous attention to detail. Duties include but are not limited to:

Daily Cashbook postings - correctly identify and allocate bank transactions within the accounting software
Maintaining daily reports in relation to cash processing
Investigating and allocating unallocated/missing payments
Uploading and processing of invoices
Preparing landlord statements
Answer email queries in relation to cash allocation and leaseholder accounts
Provide assistance to/support for other accounts team members including purchase ledger postings and payment runs

Key Characteristics:

Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Relevant experience is desired
Problem solver who looks for efficiencies and ways to improve processes
Strong interpersonal skills, Confident and effective written and verbal communication
Approachable manner than encourages interaction with others
Good systems experience (previous experience using MRI/Qube PM would be beneficial)
Good working knowledge of Excel

Where you'll work

MARSLAND HOUSE
MARSLAND ROAD
SALE
M33 3AQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C/4 and above)
Maths (grade A*-C/4 and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

Xenia Property Group is a well-established property conglomerate consisting of multiple businesses, operating nationwide. We specialise in property development, both residential and student block, estate and asset management, as well as residential and student lettings. We are a vibrant and energetic firm with a clear passion for our brands and have a commitment to providing a first-class property management offering. The successful candidate will report to the Transactional Finance Manager and will assist in the successful running of our Finance department. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, solution focused and looking to progress within their career as part of a tight-knit and fast-growing organisation.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position will be considered post apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

Holly Goodwin

holly.goodwin@thelearningfoundry.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324829.

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