- Salary
- £18k+
- Location
- Norwich
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- Certification
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Business Administration Apprentice
£18,000 Per Annum
Norwich, NR7 0TA
Swarm is working with Breakwater IT in their search for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to gain a diverse range of valuable skills that will help build a successful career.
The role offers a full-time permanent position after the apprenticeship (depending on performance), where you can continue within the role or with possible progression.
About Breakwater IT
Breakwater IT are a fast-paced IT company based on Meridian Business Park on the outskirts of Norwich. We are looking for a Business Administrator to support the Directors in their duties as they look after our clients.
You will need to be good with IT and have a positive attitude towards understanding the business and helping us achieve our goals. We are looking for a quick learner and someone who can understand our processes and our client’s business. You will need to understand the products and services we sell and be able to communicate these with our clients.
Responsibilities
- PO & client invoice creation and processing
- Processing supplier invoices & expenses
- Responding to invoice queries
- Answering phone queries
- Create and send client quotes
- Manage client services and billing
- Source competitive pricing and stock
- Stock control
- Manage client reporting
- Assistance in implementation of new software may be required
- Ordering hardware & software
- Registering warranties for hardware
- Booking in contractor visits when required
- Assisting directors and other members of the team in any other duties and administrative tasks
Working Week
This position is office-based, with core working hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements and Desired Qualities
The candidate must be good with IT and have a positive attitude. IT is a constantly evolving area, and we are always having to look at new technology for our clients and our internal processes. The candidate will need to be curious of these new technologies and take a real interest in what we do. We require an individual who can be self-motivated and will always be looking at ways to help us progress and build the business. A high level of customer service is necessary, with good people skills.
- Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Full UK driver’s license or reliable transport desirable
- Service minded
- Problem solver
- Curious
- Self-motivated
- Team player
Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days per annum (rising to 28 following 5 years’ service)
- 5% company pension contribution
- Death in service insurance
- Private Health Care
- Complimentary fruit/nuts & beverages
- Bonus Birthday Day off
- Electric vehicle charge points
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid staff nights/days out
- Free car parking
Training Information
Training will be with us – Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator qualification; this apprenticeship will take 18 months to complete with assessments.
The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours of work each week during working hours while progressing towards their qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, during which the apprentice will receive tasks to be completed within their working hours.
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