Apprenticeships For Learners

Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprentice @ Mistek Limited

Location: Upnor Road, Ordnance Yard, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UY

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Mistek Limited?

Mistek started in 2016 and are based in Upnor in Kent. They are dedicated to providing affordable, professional and high-quality fire safety solutions with a special interest in technological and innovative products. They have grown into a large team with a passion for efficiency and providing customers with affordable but effective solutions for fire safety.

WHAT will I get from working with Mistek Limited?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 32.5 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Progression opportunities, team events, free coffee, relaxed working environment & free uniform (hoodies/jackets).

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be working for a fun, switched on team, in a fast-moving sector, with lots of opportunities for progression. You will be joining a team of 15, including 3 apprentices – 1 has already completed their BA L3 and been promoted to a Project Manager! Your daily tasks will include:

• Recording and processing financial transactions accurately using company financial systems.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Supporting routine reconciliations and helping to identify data inconsistencies.
• Using accounting software and spreadsheets to enter and manage data.
• Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to support timely financial operations.
• Contributing to the planning and reviewing of finance tasks as directed.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

You’ll work towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting through monthly 1-to-1 online sessions (via MS Teams – so NO classroom OR college).

Your AAT Tutor will support you with the study and completion of the Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting.’ This contains 4 modules that will each take approximately 2 months each to complete. You will sit a mandatory online exam after completing each module that you must pass in order to gain your AAT Level 2 Qualification. Modules include Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping controls, Principles of Costing and The Business Environment.

Your Skills Coach will help to develop your working skills such as communication and problem solving along with active learning and study of topics including Ethical Standards, Accounting Systems & Processes and work with your AAT Tutor to support your work towards the ‘Certificate in Accounting.’

You will be given a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, projects and revision) all 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
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Teamwork and willingness to learn.
• Professional approach and ethical conduct.
• Flexible and responsive to changing work requirements.

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://mistek.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy

Admin Assistant Apprentice @ Base Lettings Limited/ALB Group

Location: Archibald House, Cavendish Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3DZ

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Base Lettings Limited?

The ALB group specializes in the conversion of residential and commercial properties throughout the UK, creating bespoke homes for the people of Britain. Their expertise is born from years of experience in assembling property investment opportunities and managing projects from acquisition to delivery. If you have an interest in property, working with them will give you the opportunity to gain wide-ranging, hands-on experience across multiple areas of expertise, including residential and commercial

WHAT will I get from working with Base Lettings Limited?

• 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: Supportive, collaborative & fast paced work environment, learning & development opportunities, and exposure across a wide range of property disciplines.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will provide essential organisational and administrative support to the property management and lettings teams, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business. The role involves managing correspondence, maintaining accurate property and tenant records, coordinating appointments and inspections, and supporting compliance and documentation processes. Your daily tasks will include:

• Answering phone calls and responding to emails from landlords, tenants, and contractors.
• Updating property, tenant, and landlord records on the property management system.
• Assisting with tenancy administration, liaising with the local council and utility companies providing meter reads and tenancy info.
• Scheduling inspections, maintenance works, and contractor appointments.
• Logging maintenance requests and liaising with contractors to track progress and completion.
• Ensuring compliance documentation is up to date (e.g. gas safety certificates, EPCs, right-to-rent checks).
• Filing, scanning, and organising digital and physical documents.
• Assisting the property management and lettings teams with general office administration.
• Providing a professional and friendly first point of contact for visitors to the office.
• 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.
• IT, admin & presentation skills.
• Organisation & attention to detail.

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://albgroup.co.uk/

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Development Lead to join our Quality and Curriculum Team.  This is a full time, permanent role which is largely remote, with occasional travel within the operational region, therefore a driving licence and access to a car is required.

The Role

As a Curriculum Development Lead, you will create and maintain a range of engaging learning materials and associated resources, for Accountancy, Payroll and Housing to support the team of trainer assessors in delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practice.   

Innovation and continuous quality improvement will be key to facilitating a varied programme of delivery to meet the needs of employers and learners. You will also ensure the standards set by end point assessment organisations and/or awarding bodies are consistently met and that expected progress and timely completion of apprentice goals and qualifications are achieved.

The Individual

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills and a passion for innovative curriculum design. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills with an analytical mindset, logical approach, and critical thinking.  You will need to be highly motivated with a clear understanding of the landscape of apprenticeships.

With strong energy and enthusiasm for work, ensuring the focus is always on delivering the best learning outcomes and impacts. You will need to be able to be responsive and flexible to the changing business and customer requirements.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Essential
•    Substantial experience (at least 3 years at management level) 
•    Experience within any of the curriculum areas stated above 
•    L4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification
•    English and Math to at least a Functional Skills L2 or equivalent

Desirable
•    L5 learning and development qualification
•    IT qualification to at least L2 or higher

The Company

CT Skills is a growing, forward thinking training provider with a strong reputation for quality.  We’re proud to be graded Good by Ofsted across all areas and to hold industry leading accreditations including ISO 9001 and Matrix.  Our PRAISE values guide everything we do - for our learners, our employer partners, and for each other - creating a culture where professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement thrive.

We currently support thousands of apprentices and online learners each year and hold direct contracts with the Department for Education.  With a turnover of £6m and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join us.  We’re investing in new digital products, a brand new website and a long term sustainable growth strategy that will shape the future of our organisation.

If you want to be part of a business where your ideas matter, your development is supported and your work genuinely makes a difference - you’ll feel at home at CT Skills.

In return we offer excellent terms and conditions including:

•    36 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
•    Contributory pension scheme
•    Free BUPA Health cash plan 
•    Free debt advice/counselling/guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme
•    Life assurance
•    L&G Health support APP
•    Free eye test and discounted glasses
•    Flexible remote working
•    Values awards and key milestone celebrations 
•    Volunteering and wellbeing days
•    All working equipment provided

CT Skills is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

CT Skills is committed to safeguarding and committed to promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Should your application be successful; and as your role may include engagement with Under 18’s; an enhanced disclosure will be requested from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any contractual offer will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures.

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