Business Finance Administrator Apprentice AGE UK MAIDSTONE

A very exciting opportunity to join Age UK, the UK's leading charity for older people, to provide high quality administrative support to the Age UK office for Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Tonbridge, assisting with the smooth running of finance and business administrative duties.

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Closing date: 03 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Working Monday to Friday, between 9am - 5pm (flexible hours)

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    05 Apr 2024

  • Distance

    1.1 miles

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000242133

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Principle duties and responsibilities:

  • Support staff with admin and finance tasks as directed by the Head of Finance.
  • Undertake projects as required by the Head of Finance.
  • Advertise events as requested by the Head of Finance and keep spreadsheets and paperwork up to date.
  • Take minutes at meetings and type them up in a timely manner
    Write letters as requested.
  • Add data onto QCS database when required.
  • Input and submit all data for Salesforce.
  • Create reports from Salesforce as requested.
  • Maintain excellent records and accurate data entry of client information onto Salesforce.
  • Collate invoices as requested.
  • Undertake reception duties as required, signposting face to face customers and dealing with phone calls.
  • Retrieve and email answer machine messages.
  • Supervise any volunteers that work in Admin and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
  • Update and create new company documentation/forms as requested.
  • Order business supplies.
  • Get quotes for the company purchase of services/products as required.     
  • Have comprehensive understanding of the other services and processes.
  • Undertake training as required.
  • Any other general duties as required. 

The training you will be getting

  • Business Administrator Level 3
  • Once a month online workshops 
  • Trainer Visits to the workplace

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Could lead to a permanent role. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Level 2, grade C/4 Minimum) Essential

About the employer

Our focus, more than ever, is on the older people who need us the most. Too many older people are living in poverty or just above the poverty line. Too many find themselves without the care and support they desperately need. Too many have no one to turn to.

Employer

AGE UK MAIDSTONE

Address

Hollybush Court

Hollybush Close

Sevenoaks

TN13 3UX

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Training

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

01227 811315

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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