Apprentice Business Admin - Fixfirm Limited

What Will the Apprentice Be Doing?

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What You’ll Do at Work

This is a developmental role designed to support the postholder in gaining practical experience and a formal qualification in Business Administration. The apprenticeship will offer exposure to a range of business processes and administrative systems, developing essential professional and organisational skills within a supportive environment.

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

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

• The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 3 Business Admin.

• The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.

• This is a Monthly Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day a month, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0

What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

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

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Customer care skills

• Administrative skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Patience

Qualifications
GCSE in:

• English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4) - Essential
  
  Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Other requirements

• This job will have a large variety of tasks and could proceed into either a career in sales, marketing, accounts or purchasing depending on your skillset.