Business Administration Apprentice

SL ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD

Kingswinford (DY6 7XZ)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Business Administrator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in business administration within a supportive accountancy environment.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • Recording purchase receipts into software/excel
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Answering phone calls
  • Chasing clients up for paperwork or to sign documents
  • Entering client details into systems
  • Various other admin tasks

Where you'll work

Churchill House Building 66
Third Avenue, Pensnett Trading Estate
Kingswinford
DY6 7XZ

Training

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

Training provider

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will attend online lessons once a fortnight.

In addition, they will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative

About this employer

SL Accountancy is a professional and client-focused accountancy practice based in Kingswinford. We provide a range of services including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, self-assessment tax returns, and small business accounting support. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, personalised services to local businesses and individuals.

Company benefits

  • On-the-job training and mentoring
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for long-term career progression within the company
  • Valuable experience within a professional accountancy practice

After this apprenticeship

There are opportunities for long-term career progression within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

Deborah Maley

dmaley@halesowen.ac.uk

01216027777

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017966.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)