Business Administration & Accounts Apprentice
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Company ATHERTON MATERIALS HANDLING LTD
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Location RETFORD, DN22 8LW
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Business and administration
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Ref NAS-2000059020
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Application Deadline Date 11/12/2026
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Start Date 18/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Brief Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised Business Administration & Accounts Apprentice to join our team. It's a great opportunity to start your career and gain hands-on experience in administration, accounts, purchasing and stock control. You will receive training and support as your skills, confidence and responsibilities grow.
Training to be Provided
- As part of your apprenticeship, you will attend Nottinghamshire Training Group on alternate weeks, where you will receive structured training and support towards your qualification
- At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to training and development, combining classroom-based learning with practical experience in the workplace
- You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in Business Administration
Future Prospects
- This role is designed to grow with you
- Alongside your apprenticeship qualification, you will gain hands-on experience in different areas of the business, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of accounts, Sage 50, purchasing, stock control and general business administration
- As your experience and confidence grow, we would expect the role to develop with increased responsibilities and opportunities for progression within the company
Vacancy Detail
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of reception
- Answering and directing telephone calls
- Welcoming visitors and dealing with general enquiries
- Filing, record keeping and maintaining company documentation
- Providing general administrative support across the business
- Learning to use Sage 50 Accounts
- Assisting with basic bookkeeping and accounts administration
- Raising and processing sales invoices
- Processing purchase invoices and receipts
- Creating and sending Purchase Orders (POs)
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Developing an understanding of how the company’s accounts processes work
- Assisting with the recording and monitoring of stock
- Updating stock records and systems
- Checking deliveries and purchase receipts against orders
- Helping to identify and investigate stock discrepancies
- Developing an understanding of purchasing and stock management