Apprentice - Finance and Administration
Tendring District Council · Essex, CO15 6AY
Administration assistant (level 2)
The Administration Assistant is a 12 month apprenticeship and is ringfenced to 16-24 year olds. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team. This role will provide valuable experience across a range of finance and administrative functions while supporting the delivery of efficient customer-focused services.
The work
- Assist in the raising and payment of invoices in a timely manner.
- Assist in the generation and preparation of reports as required.
- Helping maintain accurate records and departmental information.
- Assisting with procurement, budget monitoring and office administration activities.
- Providing excellent customer service and administrative support across the team.
Training
The Administration Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 combines the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the standard and can include functional skills in maths and English if required.
Delivery will be in the workplace with an assessor or coach through a combination of face to face visits and online assessing, coaching, training and mentoring.
The typical duration of this apprenticeship is 12 months. Assessment will take place throughout the apprenticeship to enable to apprentice to show their occupational competence.
Training provider: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
What you come out with
Apprentices will be encouraged to apply for suitable vacancies and higher level apprenticeships at the council.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4
Pay extras and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous leave entitlement
- Free parking
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
£15,392 a year
The employer
Tendring District Council is responsible for providing district level services in the Tendring District, which includes towns such as Clacton-on-Sea, Brightlingsea, Harwich, Dovercourt, Frinton-on-Sea, Manningtree, and Walton on the Naze. The council is based in Clacton on Sea, the largest town in the district. The district was formed in 1974.
Workplace
- Northbourne Depot, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 6AY