Receptionist / Administrator Apprentice
SMH Mitchells · 95 SALTERGATE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S40 1LA · National Minimum Wage for apprentices
Closing date: 16 Oct 2026
If you're looking to be part of a purpose-driven team we’d love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an expanding practice who are looking to recruit a new apprentice to work full time in our busy accountancy practice. The role will be to provide accounts, reception, and general administration support.
The role: General Administration Secretarial Duties Ensure Clients are being billed and paid Anti-money laundering checks Chase timesheets Accounts Administration Prepare client documentation and correspondence Debtor management Deal with cheques received and supplier invoices Prepare invoices Receive records and signed accounts/tax returns etc. from clients and booking in Reception Greet clients and assisting with queries Answer telephone enquiries Manage email inboxes and electronic calendar Manage meeting room bookings, signage and refreshments Incoming and outgoing post Manage collection of Wills by clients Health & Safety (all training will be provided) Weekly H&S walkaround to ensure safe working environment Weekly fire testing, check extinguishers and exits Manage fire drills Be willing to be a H&S Liaison Officer, First Aider, and Fire Marshal
Training: As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment and age, you may be required to complete English and maths Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.
After the apprenticeship: Full time position with company.
Benefits: Study support for professional qualifications 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more) Pension scheme Health Cash Plan (Level 1) Life Assurance 4x salary Eye tests Social events Volunteering opportunities Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages
Working week: Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 5.00pm.
Pay information: £15,600 a year
Training provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Apprenticeship level: 3
Hours per week: 37.5
Positions available: 1
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Expected start: 19 October 2026
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualification: Essential · GCSE · English · 4/C or above
Qualification: Essential · GCSE · Maths · 4/C or above
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