Apprenticeship - Business Administrator

Apprenticeship
- Business Administrator
- Chester

Job title:

Apprentice Business Administrator (Chester)

Reporting to:
Office Manager

Location:

Chester, CH1 2LF

Barrie Bookkeeping Chester is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic

Business Administrator Apprentice to join our growing team. We act as a brokerage service on behalf of Local Authorities, supporting individuals who receive

Direct Payments to manage their care and support needs effectively. Our role is to provide guidance, administration, and payroll support, helping people maintain independence and control over their care arrangements.

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting our day-to-day operations while developing valuable administrative and customer service skills. You will work closely with experienced colleagues to assist with client communications, record management, data entry, document preparation, and general office administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a rewarding career in business administration while making a positive difference in people's lives. You will gain practical workplace experience, develop professional skills, and work towards a recognised Business Administration qualification.

Barrie Bookkeeping and Payroll Solutions Limited works in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council to support children and adults who receive Direct Payments to get the most out of their care budget and achieve their care goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Providing administrative support to the team.
• Maintaining accurate client records and databases.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Assisting with payroll and Direct Payment administration.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, and other documentation.
• Managing electronic and paper filing systems.
• Supporting team members with general office duties.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable individuals and helping deliver high-quality services.

Hours of work:
Times to be discussed at interview.

Rate of pay:
Apprenticeship

• No previous experience needed.
• Full Training will be provided.

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone who is eager to develop their career while working for an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals through effective Direct Payment management and brokerage services.

List of the Local Authorities we are currently dealing with.

I just want to share how good Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions are!

After months of not being able to make contact with the previous provider, I only made a referral to Barrie Bookkeeping & Payroll Solutions yesterday and within 24 hours, they have contacted me and discussed Impressed.

Social Care Worker

Just had a Forest Team Meeting. Staff were really complimentary about the service they are now getting from BBPS. Especially when BBPS manage the account, there is much quicker response times.

Referrals being picked up in 24 hours.

Staff thought Sam & Kelly were great to respond ("always get back to me") and easy to discuss & resolve issues.

Area Manager Wyre Forest

I would like to thank you for making the transition from myself to being a managed account very easy, you have done the costing and explained any queries I have had and put my mind at ease. I promptly received all the necessary documents, data protection and…