Finance Admin Apprentice

Finance Admin Apprentice @ Barratt Smith Brown

Location: 56 The Crescent, King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RL

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Barratt Smith Brown?

Barratt Smith Brown provide a comprehensive global receivables management solution from credit control to third-party collections, through to litigation. A highly customisable service offering, they work to develop and implement a result-driven collections strategy that will deliver commercial.

WHAT will I get from working with Barratt Smith Brown?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Casual dress Fridays & company pension.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining the financial services team and be responsible for managing overdue accounts, maintaining accurate records, and communicating effectively with clients to facilitate debt recovery. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a professional environment, contributing to the organisation’s financial health and client relations. Your daily tasks will include:

• Contacting clients via telephone and written correspondence to pursue overdue payments in a professional and courteous manner.
• Analysing account data to identify delinquent accounts and prioritise collection efforts accordingly.
• Maintaining accurate records of all communication and payment arrangements using specialised accounting software.
• Negotiating repayment plans with clients, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborating with internal departments such as accounts payable and customer service to resolve account discrepancies.
• Performing data entry tasks related to account updates, payment histories, and client information.
• Conducting analysis of accounts receivable trends to recommend process improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations regarding debt collection practices, including phone etiquette standards.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English.
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Analytical & attention to detail.
• IT, number & organisation skills.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.thebsbco.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration