Administrative Assistant Apprentice

The main elements of this role will include:

Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, meeting daily deadlines as required        Meeting and greeting clients, both internal and external        Answering incoming calls throughout the day        Database management on a daily basis        Ensuring that meeting rooms are booked and catered for accordingly, and that rooms are clean and tidy        Setting up meeting rooms prior to meetings, including providing refreshments and ordering breakfasts / lunches etc        Stocktaking of consumables required for the meeting rooms and ordering supplies when required        Completing any other additional administrative tasks as and when required including letters of engagement, onboarding of new clients, professional clearance and other ad hoc tasks

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.

Training:

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

Training Outcome:

There are excellent opportunities to progress within the Administration Service Line or to be considered for one of our other apprenticeship programmes, supporting your continued professional development and career growth within Armstrong Watson.

Employer Description:

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Good Timekeeping,Experience of using IT systems,friendly manner