Business Administration & Accounts Apprentice
ATHERTON MATERIALS HANDLING LTD
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised Business Administration & Accounts Apprentice to join our team. It's a great opportunity to start your career and gain hands-on experience in administration, accounts, purchasing and stock control. You will receive training and support as your skills, confidence and responsibilities grow.
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of reception
- Answering and directing telephone calls
- Welcoming visitors and dealing with general enquiries
- Filing, record keeping and maintaining company documentation
- Providing general administrative support across the business
- Learning to use Sage 50 Accounts
- Assisting with basic bookkeeping and accounts administration
- Raising and processing sales invoices
- Processing purchase invoices and receipts
- Creating and sending Purchase Orders (POs)
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Developing an understanding of how the company’s accounts processes work
- Assisting with the recording and monitoring of stock
- Updating stock records and systems
- Checking deliveries and purchase receipts against orders
- Helping to identify and investigate stock discrepancies
- Developing an understanding of purchasing and stock management
- This role is designed to grow with you
- Alongside your apprenticeship qualification, you will gain hands-on experience in different areas of the business, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of accounts, Sage 50, purchasing, stock control and general business administration
- As your experience and confidence grow, we would expect the role to develop with increased responsibilities and opportunities for progression within the company
About the Training
- As part of your apprenticeship, you will attend Nottinghamshire Training Group on alternate weeks, where you will receive structured training and support towards your qualification
- At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to training and development, combining classroom-based learning with practical experience in the workplace
- You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in Business Administration
About the Employer
Atherton Material Handling (AMH) is a well-established UK company with over 50 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and supplying high-quality material handling systems and components. The company specialises in conveyor systems, spare parts and steelwork, supporting businesses across a range of industries. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability and innovation, AMH continues to grow and invest in new technology, manufacturing facilities and its people. Through its Atherton Conveyor Spares (ACS) division, the company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities, making it an exciting and forward-thinking business to begin your career with.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Training Provider
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Course/Training
Business administrator (level 3)