Apprentice Receptionist & Administrator
KINGSWELL WATTS SOLICITORS LTD
DEWSBURY (WF13 1JX)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 January 2026
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Summary
We are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Business Administration & Receptionist Apprentice to join our team. This apprenticeship offers the perfect starting point for anyone
eager to begin a career in business administration while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a thriving law firm.
- Wage
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£13,741 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- Friday
9.00am- 5.00pm
(One hour unpaid lunch)
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- To answer telephone calls and deal with routine enquires
- Undertake conveyancing work
- Data entry
- Assist in opening and closing of files
- Arranging appointments
- Archiving,filing and general administrative duties
- Greet clients
- Ensure that all letters for posting are with reception for no later than 4.30pm each day; to maintain a written record of work
prepared each day - Any other duties reasonably requested from the manager
- Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Where you'll work
CHURCH STREET
DEWSBURY
WF13 1JX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING 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
More training information
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Monthly remote sessions
- Access to commercial courses to support learning
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Kingswell Watts Solicitors has been serving Yorkshire and other counties for over 100 years.
We are consistent, patient and professional. We give each new case our undivided attention, and we will walk you through each step of the process.
https://www.kingswellwattssolicitors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Potential full-time post following completion of the apprenticeship programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009034.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:59pm)