Administration and Finance Apprentice

Summary

Arish Contractors Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business & Finance Apprentice to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a career in accounting and finance while gaining practical experience within a dynamic property development and construction business.

Wage

£28,922.40 a year

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, which will included 1 day allocated to college training.

36 hours a week

Start date

Friday 4 December 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

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

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities will include.

Finance Administration:

• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Process employee expense claims.
• Assist with sales invoicing and credit control.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Project & Construction Finance

• Assist in monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Track subcontractor payments and applications for payment.
• Support the Quantity Surveying and Project Management teams
• Assist with procurement and purchase order tracking.
• Maintain project expenditure records.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Analyse expenditure and identify cost variances.
• Assist in preparing budget forecasts.
• Support management with financial data and reporting requirements.

General Duties

• Answer phone and email enquiries from suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Attend training sessions and complete apprenticeship coursework.
• Undertake other administrative duties as required.

Where you'll work

109 West Hendon Broadway
Hendon
London
NW9 7BN

Training

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

Training provider

BARNET AND SOUTHGATE COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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 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 the 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

Training will be a mixture of remote study and monthly in person workshops at Barnet and Southgate College's Southgate Campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 and above)
• Maths (grade 4 and above)

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
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Time-Management Skills