Apprentice Business administrator and Finance

Summary

A Business Support Apprentice is required to provide administrative and clerical assistance across the organisation. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build skills in business administration while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£6.40 per hour - 16–18 years old. Over 19 - £6.40 per hour for the first year before going onto minimum wage.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday in the office, 09:00 - 17:00. 30 minutes daily for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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 apprentice will gain practical experience in tasks such as data entry, managing correspondence, supporting meetings, and maintaining records. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build skills in business administration while working towards a recognised qualification.

One apprentice will be based within the Finance team, where a basic understanding of finance and numeracy skills would be desirable. The other apprentice will support the Business Development team, focusing on tasks such as market research, customer engagement, and general business support

Where you'll work

Willow Tree Group
Unit 4
The Aquarium, King Street
Market Place, Reading
RG1 2AN

Training

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

College or training organisation

ABM TRAINING (UK) LTD

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

On the job training with the employer whilst working towards an apprenticeship standard including Functional Skills if appropriate.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator/
Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by ABM Training Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards

More training information

Potential for full time employment for the right candidate
There are opportunities to progress onto other qualifications
Many employers retain apprentices in full/part time positions
The Qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment

Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and developing professional skills whilst earning a salary, inside some of Kent’s best companies.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

***THE EMPLOYER HAS ASKED THAT YOU DO NOT CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY. DOING SO COULD JEOPARDISE YOUR APPLICATION*** If you do not meet the criteria for this position, your application will not be considered. National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from 1st April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old Apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other Apprentices the Apprentice National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for Apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent in training. INTERVIEW We will be interviewing candidates who meet the criteria as they apply and will recruit after a successful interview which may be before the closing date. Reality Check You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

About this company

At Willow Tree Group, we take pride in providing holistic social care to children, young people and families. We deliver Ofsted registered residential care for children; semi-independent accommodation and support for young people transitioning into adulthood; and support and assessment services for families. We are caring, professional, and person-centred. Our service-user-centric team is solution driven and continually strives to provide the tools that will create long-term, sustainable value for the people we work with. We understand that we play an integral role in helping individuals to make positive progress, stay safe, live happier and develop their independence – and we go above and beyond to make that happen.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for full time employment for the right candidate
Progression onto content creator qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABM TRAINING (UK) LTD

Kathryn

kathryn@abmtraining.co.uk

07534305219

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331454.

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Closes in 16 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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