Apprentice Accounts and Business Support Administrator

Assisting with raising invoices, processing payments, and handling financial aspects of building control applications. Assisting with the monitoring and management of financial systems, including data entry, reconciliation, and reporting. Accurately inputting financial data into accounting systems. Generate reports for unpaid invoices, and chase overdue payments and ensure timely payment. Assisting with the preparation of budgets. Provide support to team members to help ensure that financial and accounting activities are carried out within expected timescales. Dealing with email/telephone queries from customers in relation to their accounts. Raising credit notes as and when applicable. Provide comprehensive, professional and efficient administrative support to the business and our surveyors in the delivery of the full range of Building Control services. Responsible for dealing with a wide range of telephone enquiries and correspondence – working on your own initiative to take action as appropriate and referring issues to team members. Planning and developing social media campaigns. Provide a high-quality administrative support service as required. Ability to communicate and to present information clearly and concisely, both verbal and written, with good attention to detail. Ensure that all data-entry, documentation, printing, filing duties and relevant and appropriate information are performed accurately and in a timely manner. Respond promptly and thoroughly to any requests for information. Processing new applications and advising applicants/agents when applications are invalid and what additional information may be required to comply with legislation and guidance. Issuing of statutory documents, including the Initial Notices and Water Consultations. Undertake housekeeping of electronic data systems, ensuring clean live data is retained at all times. Creating and issuing fee proposals. Ensure all company processes/QA procedures are followed. Act as a point of contact for clients wishing to contact an Inspector to arrange a site inspection. Communicating effectively, developing, and maintaining excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships. Reviewing and following-up tasks.

Training:

As part of your apprenticeship, you will follow a structured training programme combined with practical experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for a career in financial and business administration. You will assist in the delivery of core accounting functions, while also contributing to business support activities to ensure projects meet the relevant legislation, regulations and associated standards.

Working alongside the Accounts and Business Support teams, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative processes across the business.

Training Outcome:
Accounts Assistant




Employer Description:
Vantage Building Control Ltd was formed by company director Tony Harvey-Soanes following successful approval by the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspector Register (CICAIR) and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This approval enables Vantage Building Control Ltd to carry out the Building Control function for a range of diverse clients and projects.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am-4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,numeracy