Business Administration Apprentice

To provide efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support across multiple departments within Fixfirm, while ensuring exceptional front-of-house service and contributing to the delivery of effective operations.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Administrative Support – Provide administrative assistance to the team, including document preparation, filing, scanning, and record maintenance. Support recruitment processes, including job advertising and monitoring of applications. Support internal communication and engagement initiatives, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Finance Administration Support

Assist the Finance team with routine administrative and clerical tasks, including invoice entry, purchase order processing, and document filing. Assist with credit control, building successful relationships with customers and suppliers through positive communication. Maintain accurate and organised financial records for audit and reporting purposes. Provide data-entry and reconciliation support as directed by the Finance Manager.

General Office Administration

Support office management tasks including stationery orders, office supplies, and maintenance coordination. Assist with the organisation of internal meetings, training sessions, and company events. Contribute to the improvement of administrative processes and interdepartmental coordination.

Training:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in L3 Business Administration. A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course. This is a work-based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will receive mentoring and structured training while developing professional, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for a successful career in business administration. We have taken on most of our apprentices into a full-time role once their course is completed.

Employer Description:

FixFirm is a small, friendly team selling a large range of products to the construction industry and related trades with a pleasant office and working environment.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or 8am to 4pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience