Business Administration and Asset Finance Apprentice
Rayner Smith Finance & Leasing
Otley (LS21 3EE)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 September 2026
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Summary
Rayner Smith Finance & Leasing, based in Otley, is looking for a motivated Business Administration and Asset Finance Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable administrative skills and practical experience within the asset finance and leasing industry while working towards a Level 3 Business qualification.
- Wage
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£14,560 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 to Friday, 9.00am and 5.00pm. 1 hour lunch break.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 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
Working with us as a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role by contributing to helping maintain high standards for our clients and help grow the business. We strive to provide our clients with the highest standard of customer service, and you will be our "ambassador", delivering a friendly and approachable experience, whilst working closely with our customers and colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and engaging individual to join our team. Use your personality, ambition and drive to develop a rewarding career with us.
Full training will be given, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
The role will include various administrative duties with the aim of developing and having more responsibility during your apprenticeship. The role will include some of the following areas:
- General administrative duties, including typing correspondence by e-mail and letter
- To undertake filing, record keeping, photocopying and distribution of relevant documents
- Support to other members of the team as and when required
- Using Microsoft Packages, in particular, Word and Excel
- To deal courteously and efficiently with all visitors
- Answering the telephone in a professional manner and dealing with enquiries
- Inputting data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy
- Dealing with requests for information
- Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation, which is relevant to your post within the company, to meet the overall business objectives.
Where you'll work
Unit C2, Otley Mills
Ilkley Road
Otley
LS21 3EE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills, maths and English if required
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace, and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods, including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Rayner Smith Finance & Leasing is an independent finance and leasing broker based in Otley, West Yorkshire. The company works with a trusted panel of lenders and leasing providers to offer competitive vehicle and business finance solutions tailored to its customers’ needs and budgets. Its experienced team prides itself on providing a straightforward, professional and personal service, guiding customers through the process and building lasting relationships
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression to a full time position for the right applicant.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051134.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm)