As our Supply Chain & Operations Administrator, you’ll provide essential administrative support across purchasing, warehouse and production, helping to ensure materials, stock and operational processes run efficiently and accurately.
Create, maintain and expedite purchase orders using D365
Liaise with suppliers, transport providers and internal teams to ensure materials are received on time
Coordinate Goods In bookings and process warehouse documentation, including Certificates of Analysis
Process stock receipts, transfers, production transactions, repacks and authorised stock adjustments
Support production administration by ensuring manufacturing documentation and transactions are completed accurately
Carry out routine stock reconciliations, investigate inventory variances and assist with cycle counts and annual stocktakes
Maintain accurate master data and stock records to ensure system integrity
Produce operational reports, inventory information and KPI data to support business decisions
Provide day-to-day administrative support across the Purchasing, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams, including cover during periods of absence
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy
Ensure compliance with company policies, HSQE standards and operational procedures
Your background…
Strong administrative experience within a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Experience using D365 or a comparable ERP system
Excellent written and verbal communication skillss
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong numeracy and data processing skills
Nice to have…
Experience within a purchasing, supply chain or procurement environment
Knowledge of stock control, inventory management and warehouse processes
Experience supporting production or operational administration
Training:The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out routine administration tasks that support operations.
An assistant administrator is an integral part of the team and organisation responsible for supporting the efficient organisational functions and operations.
An assistant administrator's work can include tasks such as routine data entry and providing support to team members to help ensure that daily activities are carried out within agreed timescales and quality expectations. They represent the organisation when dealing with internal and or external stakeholders.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with colleagues, supervisors, senior managers, clients, customers, contractors, suppliers, service users, and government agencies.
Within their organisation they may be asked to work with or act as a point of contact for other departments and colleagues within the organisation such as IT departments, finance and human resources. They must be able to take and respond to feedback from their supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organisation. They may have access to sensitive information respecting organisational and personal information.
You will complete an End Point Assessment this will involve the following:
Showcase/Portfolio
Interview
Practical Observation
Professional Discussion
You are given one day per week as time off to study; you will attend classes face to face and via Teams at Kirklees College in Huddersfield. The study day is a Wednesday.Training Outcome:There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.
There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications.Employer Description:AboutDelivering chemistry for a better life. Leading industry trends in chemical ingredients distribution.
Since our creation in 1981, Surfachem, a 2M Group Company, has developed into a leading distributor of surfactants and speciality chemicals.
Across a range of market sectors, we supply a broad range of speciality ingredients for industry leading manufacturers including Shell, Stepan, Lubrizol, Evonik, Solvay and Jungbunzlauer.
Our approach is to act as a synergistic link between our suppliers and customers to deliver chemistry for a better life™.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm- 1 hour unpaid lunch- hours can be flexibleSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to begin or develop a career in professional finance and accounting while working towards an AAT qualification. As a Finance Associate Apprentice, you will support the delivery of a wide range of accounting and finance services to a portfolio of small business clients. You will gain practical experience across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, management accounts, annual accounts, tax and company secretarial work, under the guidance of our directors and experienced team members.
Client Accounting Support
Support the delivery of bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, VAT, annual accounts, tax and company secretarial services for a portfolio of clients
Process financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records and complete routine reconciliations using systems such as Xero and Dext
Gather, organise and check client information and supporting documents, identifying missing or unusual items
Assist with the preparation of reports, working papers, returns and statutory filings under appropriate supervision
Support client onboarding, administration and other projects as required
Take increasing ownership of tasks as your knowledge, confidence and competence develop
Client Service and Communication
Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues by email, telephone and video call
Request information, follow up outstanding queries and provide clear progress updates
Build positive working relationships and represent Bright Beany’s values in every interaction
Recognise when a matter requires further guidance and raise questions, errors or concerns promptly
Handle client, payroll and business information accurately, professionally and confidentially
Training and Professional Development
Study towards the agreed AAT qualification and complete all required training, assessments and examinations
Attend scheduled learning sessions, progress reviews and internal training
Apply knowledge gained through your studies to practical client work
Manage your workload and study commitments responsibly, meeting agreed deadlines
Act on feedback, take responsibility for your development and contribute to continuous improvement across the firm
Training:This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information,and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start,or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continuewith your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB)
Business Awareness (BUAW)
Training Outcome:
The apprentice will gain broad practical experience across a range of accounting and finance services while working towards their AAT qualification
As their knowledge, confidence and competence develop, they will be given greater responsibility and increased ownership of client work. An apprentice starting at AAT Level 3 will have the opportunity to progress to AAT Level 4, subject to successful completion, performance and business requirements
Employer Description:Bright Beany is a Nottingham-based virtual finance department and accounting practice registered with the ICAEW. We provide bespoke, hands-on finance and accounting services to small and growing businesses, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to strategic financial support. Our mission is simple: make a real difference to small businesses. We are not a traditional accountancy practice. We operate as an embedded finance partner for our clients, meaning our team works across the full breadth of accounting and finance – compliance, management reporting, payroll, tax and advisory. No two days are the same.Working Hours :We have flexible start and finish times, start between 8-9am, finish between 4-5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
