Business Administration Apprenticeship

Fit within the Organisation: This role plays a crucial part of the day to day running of the business, working within a friendly team in comfortable recently refurbished premises based in Tollesbury Essex.

Key Responsibilities include:

Project Management

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Project Management – Undertake and lead on various projects as necessary and required. To meet time sensitive deadlines and meet the expectations of colleagues.

Planning & Organisation

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment. Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation. Assisting with preparations for Training and Open Days. Provide office support to Departmental Managers & the company Directors.

Accounts/Bookkeeping/HR

Processing account transactions for both Purchase and sales ledgers. Assisting with the production of financial statements and reports. Assisting with the management of account payments and overdue accounts collections. Assisting with HR duties via the current HR system. Assisting with the implementation of a new HR system. Wages – Collate all hours and send over to the accountants for payroll, payment of wages into employee’s accounts.

General Office duties

Dealing with Incoming Customers/Clients/Supplier enquiries via email and telephone, backing up all departmental incoming calls and enquiries as and when necessary.

Training Outcome:

The company is proud of its long-term employment history offering an Ideal opportunity for a candidate who is looking for long term employment beyond the term of an apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Incorporated in 1973, Volspec ltd has been a driving force within the UK dealer network for high profile brands within their business market, trading from the same premises throughout their trading years. With staff numbers of 20+, Volspec Ltd are now one of the UK’s main Volvo Penta dealers boasting a number of company and individual awards achieved in recognition of customer service excellence and sales achievements. Now with the addition of additional product brands the business is set for positive future growth.

Working Hours :
Standard working week is Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Ideally this position would suit somebody looking for a Part time 24 hours per week position, however full-time position will also be considered. Part time would be working three 8-hour days.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Conversant Microsoft office,Book Keeping Experience,Good Time Keeping,Positive Attitude