Finance Business Apprentice

We are currently looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to provide administrative and finance support across the business while developing skills and gaining hands‑on experience in key departments, including Supply Chain, Quality and Operations.

Wage: £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.

Hours:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday. 39 hours a week.

Start Date:

Monday 10 August 2026.

Duration: 1 year 6 months.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

• Gaining hands‑on experience across different areas of the business, including Supply Chain, Quality and Operations, to develop an understanding of company processes and how the ERP system supports them
• Learning to answer incoming calls to the company’s main number in a professional manner and directing enquiries appropriately following training provided
• Assisting with the processing of BACS payments
• Supporting the processing of staff expenses and company credit card transactions
• Assisting with matching, checking and coding invoices
• Learning to accurately input purchase invoices into the system
• Supporting the chasing of overdue invoices by phone and email to help ensure timely payments
• Assisting with setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing supplier details
• Supporting supplier statement and supplier account reconciliations
• Requesting copy invoices and credit notes when required
• Filing invoices, delivery notes and other documentation accurately
• Supporting the completion of daily tasks within agreed deadlines
• Building positive working relationships with customers and suppliers
• Providing administrative support to our USA site where required
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post and correspondence efficiently
• Maintaining accurate job traceability records and ensuring documentation is kept up to date

ST MICHAELS CLOSE
FORSTAL EST
AYLESFORD
KENT
ME20 7BU

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face‑to‑face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for…