Summary
Working within the Accounts Payable team‑supplier onboarding, processing supplier invoices.
Wage: £14,722.50 a year.
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3).
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00‑5.00pm (36 hours 9 minutes a week).
Start date: Monday 10 November 2025.
Duration: 1 year 6 months.
Positions available: 1.
What you’ll do at work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
* Undertaking other duties in line with the role as requested by the Finance Operations Manager or Head of Financial Operations.
* Maintain accurate records within the finance system and invoice capture system. General administrative support duties including the handling and sorting of incoming post and emails.
Where you’ll work
University of Lancashire
Fylde Road
Preston
PR1 2HE
Training provider
RUNSHAW COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you’ll learn
Course contents
* 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 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 themselves to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best‑practice across the organisation e.g., coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem‑solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g., impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g., equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g., travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* GCSE English (grade A-C/Grade 9‑4 equivalent)
* GCSE Maths (grade A-C/Grade 9‑4 Equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Patience
About this employer
University and higher education institute based in Preston. Large organisation.
https://www.lancashire.ac.uk (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition. This includes non‑visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. Youll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
* The apprentice will gain valuable transferrable skills and experience, and there could be a potential opportunity to advance within the business if a vacancy becomes available.
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Closes in 8 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm).
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