Business Administration Apprentice

TaxAssist Accountants Bicester, Banbury & Brackley

BANBURY, Bicester

Closes in 22 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2025

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Summary

A Business Administration Apprenticeship in an accountancy firm involves supporting office tasks like managing communications, organising documents, and assisting with data entry. You’ll gain practical experience, develop key skills, and study for a recognised qualification, preparing you for a career in business or finance.

• Wage:

  £14,722.50 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, 09:00 - 17:30.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 1 November 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

• Managing client communications 
• Producing reports
• Handling inbound calls and transferring to relevant individuals 
• Assist with month end processes
• Manage the administration inbox
• Issue invoices to clients using our accounting software
• Assist with client onboarding

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• 2A COPE ROAD, BANBURY, OX16 2EH
• 52 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AJ

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Business (grade 4)

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
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Be a confident communicator, organised and willing to learn.

About this employer

TaxAssist Accountants is a national network of accountants who are experts in helping small businesses and self-employed individuals with their accounting, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings, and tax advice. Our Banbury office is located on Cope Road in Banbury and is part of the franchise that includes the Bicester branch located in Bicester’s Market Square.

Company benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays Reimbursed parking expenses

After this apprenticeship

• Progression to work alongside practice managers and directors in day to day business operations, becoming a integral part of the team. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TaxAssist Accountants Bicester, Banbury & Brackley

Mo Malik

banburyadmin@taxassist.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345496.

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Closes in 22 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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