Business, Finance and HR Apprentice
C T S (GB) LTD
SILCHESTER (RG7 2PQ)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 September 2026
Contents
Summary
We're a well-established logistics company looking for a motivated, enthusiastic apprentice to join our Finance, HR & Business Support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience across several core parts of a busy logistics business - finance, HR, purchasing and general business administration.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 37.5 during standard office hours (to be agreed)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 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
Finance Administration:
- Process supplier invoices and supporting documentation
- Assist with customer invoicing activities
- Support supplier statement reconciliations
- Help maintain accurate financial records
- Assist with payment processing administration
- Monitor shared finance inboxes
- Update finance spreadsheets and reports
- Maintain electronic filing systems
HR Administration:
- Support employee onboarding and induction activities
- Prepare employee starter and leaver paperwork
- Maintain employee records and personnel files
- Assist with DBS, Right to Work and reference checks
- Support apprenticeship administration and training records
- Coordinate staff training records
- Assist with holiday and absence record administration
- Support recruitment activities including advertising vacancies and arranging interviews
Purchasing Administration:
- Raise purchase orders
- Maintain approved supplier records
- Assist with supplier onboarding
- Obtain pricing and quotations from suppliers
- Update purchasing reports and records
Business Administration:
- Answer telephone enquiries and direct calls appropriately
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Organise meetings and prepare meeting notes
- Maintain company documentation and records
- Assist with customer onboarding administration
- Support business improvement projects
- Provide general administrative support across the business
Where you'll work
UNIT 43
EASTER PARK
BENYON ROAD
SILCHESTER
RG7 2PQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
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
Business Administrator Level 3.
The apprentice will have group training one day a month, either at WBTC offices in Newbury or online. In addition, there is a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting.
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
- Team working
- Reliable
- Eager to learn
- Professional
- Confidential
Other requirements
The employment start date is flexible.
About this employer
CTS is a specialist logistics provider, specialising in secure storage and transportation for the global Defence, Nuclear, Healthcare and Secure Data sectors.
The high-consequence nature of our work demands that we get it right first time, every time. Our people rise to the challenge by demonstrating our values of Excellence, Adaptability, Integrity and Strategic Focus in everything we do - with honest conversations, an all-in attitude and great benefits.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Where it can take you:
This apprenticeship is designed as a genuine launchpad. Past this role, you could progress into positions such as HR Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Business Support Coordinator, or Office Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Rachel Eaves
rachel@wbtc-uk.com
07922426414
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051040.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm)