Tax and Accountancy Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Reception & Front of House

Act as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, providing a professional and welcoming reception experience Answer and direct incoming calls via Microsoft Teams, escalating or passing messages appropriately Assist with the preparation of meeting rooms, including basic setup, refreshments, and post-meeting tidy-up Help maintain presentation standards across reception, meeting rooms, and communal areas Support the day-to-day running of reception, ensuring a friendly and organised front-of-house presence. Administrative & PA

Team Support

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Senior PA team, including cover during periods of leave or peak workload Assist with diary coordination, meeting arrangements, document preparation, and general administrative tasks under guidance Support internal meetings, team events, and small office activities as required Help with basic administration tasks such as collating accounting packs to send to clients, drafting letters and emails, assisting with AMLR searches and packs and internal timesheets and expense claims Carry out ad hoc administrative tasks and errands to support the smooth running of the office

Office Support & Facilities Assistance

Assist with incoming and outgoing post distribution throughout the day Help monitor and restock office and kitchen supplies (e.g. milk, fruit, stationery), reporting shortages as needed Support the Building Maintenance Partner or PA team with simple facilities and maintenance requests, escalating issues appropriately Assist in keeping storage areas and shared spaces organised, safe, and tidy

Learning, Development & Professional Standards

Take part fully in the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship programme, applying learning to day-to-day tasks. Develop strong organisational, communication and time-management skills through practical experience Maintain accurate records of tasks completed, learning progress, and administrative activities when required Demonstrate a willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback positively Uphold the firm’s professional standards, Ethos, and office culture at all times

Training:

To meet the requirements of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship programme, you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:

Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events 1-2-1s with your coach and line manager Observing and shadowing colleagues Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio

Training Outcome:
Full-time employment

Employer Description:

For over 70 years, Lewis Golden has been building trusted relationships through expert tax and accountancy services but they are far from old-school. Today, they are a dynamic team of 70+ people and proudly ranked among the UK’s top 75 firms, with two offices, one near Wigmore Hall, as well as our Queen Anne Street base.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative