Business, Finance and HR Apprentice

Introduction

We're a well-established logistics company looking for a motivated, enthusiastic apprentice to join our Finance, HR & Business Support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience across several core parts of a busy logistics business - finance, HR, purchasing and general business administration.

About the Employer

CTS is a specialist logistics provider, specialising in secure storage and transportation for the global Defence, Nuclear, Healthcare and Secure Data sectors.

The high-consequence nature of our work demands that we get it right first time, every time. Our people rise to the challenge by demonstrating our values of Excellence, Adaptability, Integrity and Strategic Focus in everything we do - with honest conversations, an all-in attitude and great benefits.

What You'll Do

Finance Administration:

• Process supplier invoices and supporting documentation
• Assist with customer invoicing activities
• Support supplier statement reconciliations
• Help maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with payment processing administration
• Monitor shared finance inboxes
• Update finance spreadsheets and reports
• Maintain electronic filing systems

HR Administration:

• Support employee onboarding and induction activities
• Prepare employee starter and leaver paperwork
• Maintain employee records and personnel files
• Assist with DBS, Right to Work and reference checks
• Support apprenticeship administration and training records
• Coordinate staff training records
• Assist with holiday and absence record administration
• Support recruitment activities including advertising vacancies and arranging interviews

Purchasing Administration:

• Raise purchase orders
• Maintain approved supplier records
• Assist with supplier onboarding
• Obtain pricing and quotations from suppliers
• Update purchasing reports and records

Business Administration:

• Answer telephone enquiries and direct calls appropriately
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Organise meetings and prepare meeting notes
• Maintain company documentation and records
• Assist with customer onboarding administration
• Support business improvement projects
• Provide general administrative support across the business

Training Outcome

Where it can take you:

This apprenticeship is designed as a genuine launchpad. Past this role, you could progress into positions such as HR Administrator, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Business Support Coordinator, or Office Manager.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Reliable
• Eager to learn
• Professional
• Confidential

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 37.5 during standard office hours (to be agreed)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM