Business Administration apprenticeship
PEAK ACCOUNTANCY TRAINING LTD
Cheshire (SK10 5JB)
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 November 2026
Contents
Summary
An exciting new opportunity to work within our Funding operations department. Providing support within the department and working alongside the work-based advisors helping ensure that all paperwork is correct and up to date. You will be responsible for updating and maintaining student records both in house and using government platforms.
- Wage
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£13,728 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 Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm.
33 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 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
The Funding Operations Administrator is responsible for the daily operations of Peak Accountancy Training and will report directly to the Business Operations Manager. You will be involved in the day-to-day running of the administrative department.
Responsibilities:
- Quality checking documents before sending on to students and employers for signatures.
- Regularly checking that documents are returned and signed correctly. Saving and documenting saved documents.
- Archiving students' paperwork, checking everything is completed upon completion of their apprenticeships.
- Updating and maintaining tracking documents.
- Regular checks on students off the job spreadsheets, chasing when necessary.
- Checking and updating student records on the government learning records system.
- Sending and checking student's initial assessments.
- Liaising with employers and updating records on the find an apprenticeship service.
- Inputting data into the SEPA system and raising students end point assessments.
- Raising functional skills exams through the provider platform.
- Answering queries via email and phone.
- Invigilating at any three of our centres; Macclesfield, Chester, Liverpool.
- Ensuring all centres have all the necessary stationery, materials, and refreshments.
- Monitoring the shared inbox.
- Liaising with students using our self-study platform to check their needs.
- General help in running the admin office including holiday cover where necessary within working hours.
Other Responsibilities
- To uphold and promote Peak Accountancy Training policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work, including the Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety policies and procedures and attend mandatory training as requested.
- To comply with Peak's safeguarding policy and practices and attend training as requested.
- To keep up to date, as far as necessary, for the efficient execution of the job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques and attend relevant mandatory training.
- To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments with Peak, AAT regional and national level which are relevant to the post.
- To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing Peak.
- To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.
Where you'll work
Adelphi Mill Grimshaw Lane Bollington
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 5JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
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 with Total People.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Initiative
Other requirements
If successful with your application you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
Established in 2012, our award winning college is based on the edge of the Peak District with classroom courses in both Chester and Liverpool. We provide classroom, and different types online courses in accountancy and bookkeeping mainly in support of the AAT qualification. We aim to provide first class, professional support to all of our students. We pride ourselves on our personal approach to customer service making sure we support every student.
https://peakaccountancytraining.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Flexi time available.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression onto other apprenticeships to support professional development is available for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PEAK ACCOUNTANCY TRAINING LTD
Samantha Astbury
sam@peakaccountancytraining.co.uk
01625 574 856
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063474.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59pm)