Business Administrator Apprentice

B RAM & CO ACCOUNTANTS

Bradford (BD2 4QA)

Closes in 6 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 October 2026

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Summary

B. Ram Accountants are a small accountancy firm based in Idle, Bradford. You will be joining this small but effective team as an apprentice and will be involved in the day to day running of the office. You will be the first point of contact for new clients and will liaise with colleagues as and when required.

Wage

£7,488 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am - 4pm.

18 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Taking and responding to calls as appropriate
  • Sending out and replying to emails from clients and colleagues
  • Data inputting
  • Processing and sorting client documents
  • Administrative tasks such as filing and printing
  • Use of accounting software and Excel

Where you'll work

7 Idle Road
Bradford
BD2 4QA

Training

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

Training provider

BRADFORD 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

  • Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship
  • 1 college release day per month
  • Assessor will visit workplace every 4-6 weeks and set work online for the learner to complete
  • Functional skills available if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or C)
  • Maths (grade 4 or 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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

The company is small therefore the conduct and behaviour of each employee is important. The company needs a reliable, committed apprentice who is eager to learn and progress. Please ensure you can get there every day and on time.

About this employer

We are a small accountancy practice providing a range of accountancy services to small and medium sized businesses throughout the UK

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Permanent position within the firm 
  • Accounting qualifications

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Nathan Roebuck

N.Roebuck@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058242.

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Closes in 6 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)