Business Administration Apprentice
BRIDGEMAN ACCOUNTANTS LTD
WIGAN (WN1 1SX)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 July 2026
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Summary
The administration assistant is the first point of contact for our clients and all visitors to our firm. The post holder supports the Accountancy and Payroll teams by providing an effective and efficient reception and telephone service to ensure clients and visitors receive a professional service.
- Wage
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£15,080 to £23,958.35, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 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
You will be expected to undertake any work which needs to be done, but the specific role in the office will include the following:
- Deal with queries on the phone, by email or website
- Greet visitors at reception
- Receive and despatch client records, handle parcels and other deliveries
- Organise incoming and outgoing post
- File and archive manual records
- Update computer records
- Print and photocopy items
- Order office supplies
- Type letters, reports and other business documents
- Any other duties as assigned, commensurate with this level of post
This job description accurately reflects the requirements of the job at the time of writing but may be subject to change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the firm and should be viewed as guidelines only.
Where you'll work
23 BRIDGEMAN TERRACE
WIGAN
WN1 1SX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard:
In-house training to be provided by the employer
Link to the Level 3 Business Administration full course description:
https://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/courses/business/business-administrator-apprenticeship
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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
• Office based role, reasonable amount of computer work.
About this employer
Based close to the town centre, at Bridgemans we have a dedicated and thoroughly professional team whose aim is to ensure that we provide our services to the highest possible standard, on time, every time. All clients receive our very best attention and we are fully committed to keeping it that way. We will do everything possible to help our clients by offering unlimited access to our wealth of knowledge and expertise.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunity to progress becoming an Accountancy Apprentice will exist for the right candidate. The vacant position exists due to the progression of our previous Business Administrator Apprentice into a role as an Apprentice Accountant studying for the AAT qualification.
With experience and further training, you could move onto other tasks like payroll, VAT returns or accounting.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041405.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)