Business Administrator Apprentice - Hull City Council Accounting Team
Kingston upon Hull City Council
Hull (HU1 1EP)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 January 2026
Contents
Summary
The apprentice will work across all functions of the General Accounting Team, supporting day-to-day operations and contributing to the effective delivery of financial services.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, working hours to be agreed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 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
- Assisting with the processing and verification of invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures
- Supporting the maintenance of financial records and systems, including data entry, filing, and document management
- Providing administrative support to the Appointees and Deputyship function, including handling correspondence and updating client records
- Assisting the Children’s Finance team with payment administration, including foster care allowances and other related payments
- Responding to internal and external enquiries in a professional and timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate
- Supporting general office administration, including the preparation of reports, monitoring shared inboxes, and contributing to process improvements
Where you'll work
Maritime Building
Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 1EP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
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
- Advanced Business Administration Standard
- Functional Skills in maths, English if required
- On-programme learning to include knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to all aspects of business administration
- Regular training and development sessions to meet the needs of the employer and the apprentice
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Other in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Friendly manner
About this employer
The General Accounting Team provides essential transactional financial support across all services within the Council. The team is made up of three key functions: Central Payments, Appointees and Deputyship, and Children’s Finance. Together, these teams ensure that public funds are managed accurately, transparently, and in line with statutory and financial regulations.
The Central payments team is responsible for processing trade supplier invoices for the whole of Hull City Council. Invoices are paid against purchase order numbers utilising a 3-way matching system.
The Appointees and Deputyship team deliver financial support to members of the public who lack capacity to manage their own finances. This includes receiving benefits, securing property and assets, and paying bills on behalf of the client, whilst always maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all moneys are appropriately accounted for.
Children’s Finance is responsible for managing and facilitating payments to carers who support Looked after children. This includes payments for foster care, allowances, and other associated costs.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential future job opportunities for the successful candidate with Hull City Council
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006462.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:59pm)