Apprentice Administration Assistant
Plus Accounting
East Sussex (BN1 6SB)
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Plus Accounting is seeking a proactive Apprentice Administration Assistant to support the efficient day-to-day operation of the office while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. As part of a close-knit team, this collaborative role will involve working across departments to deliver efficiency and consistency.
- Wage
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£21,157.50 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am-5pm including breaks and one day remote online learning.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 24 July 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
What you will gain:
- By joining Plus Accounting, you’ll be part of a firm that values purpose as highly as profit, building an inclusive, responsible, and supportive workplace for everyone
- Plus Accounting offers excellent opportunities for career development and progression, with full support to help you grow your knowledge and skills
- Plus Accounting is committed to building an equitable workplace that values diversity and respects all backgrounds. Their team culture encourages collaboration, respect, and openness, allowing everyone to thrive and contribute meaningfully
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will focus on administration, organisation, and team support, including:
- Managing incoming and outgoing post
- Coordinating meeting room bookings and preparing rooms for client meetings
- Welcoming clients and visitors, ensuring a professional and friendly experience
- Supporting office facilities, supplies, and general office organisation
- Assisting with invoicing and financial administration using systems such as Xero
- Preparing client documentation and fixed fee proposals using Excel, Word, and internal systems
- Supporting client communications via the company portal
- Maintaining internal databases and tracking key deadlines
- Providing administrative and coordination support to managers and wider teams
- Assisting with internal projects and process improvements across the business
- Supporting the use of technology and systems to improve administrative efficiency, including AI tools where appropriate
- Working collaboratively with the wider admin team to ensure consistency and coverage across all admin functions
- Supporting end-of-day office procedures and general office upkeep
Who you will be:
- Someone who will enjoy working in a team and enjoys being part of a collaborative environment
- Someone confident, fun, positive and willing to learn and enjoy the working environment, who will be with a busy team and be very supportive
- Someone who has already developed skills in an office administration arena with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Someone confident to work across departments with the confidence to demonstrate a can-do attitude in everything they do
- Someone willing to learn, get involved and who enjoys a busy and diverse working day
Where you'll work
Preston Park House
South Road Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6SB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Telephone Etiquette
- Multi-tasker
Other requirements
2 years experience in an office or administration environment is preferred.
About this employer
Plus Accounting believe in doing business differently. As a B Corp certified firm, they are committed to delivering not just exceptional tax and accounting services but also contributing positively to the communities they are part of. They offer a full spectrum of financial services, from supporting startups to guiding businesses ready to scale or even sell. Their mission is to empower businesses to achieve financial clarity and efficiency while making a meaningful impact.
What truly makes Plus Accounting stand out from the crowd is their deep-rooted commitment to their clients and their goals. They don’t just work for their clients; they work with their clients by taking take the time to understand what drives their business, values, and vision for the future.
https://www.plusaccounting.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Plus Accounting is a growing business, so there is potential for future opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030893.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm)