Accounts, Payroll and Administration Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking for a business career that could lead into an accountancy career? If so Harish Accountants in Wellingborough are looking for you. This is a great opportunity please read the full job description.

Wage

£15,560 a year

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 10 August 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

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

Harish Accountants in Wellingborough are an established family run firm of Chartered Accountants based in Wellingborough, and they like to offer a personalised service to their clients.

This is a unique opportunity with great progression.

They are looking for an Accounts, Payroll and Administration Apprentice to join their small team where you will be trained on how to complete duties such as:

• General administrative duties including, making and taking phone calls, scanning, filing and the processing of outgoing post
• As well as this you will learn all about bookkeeping, preparation of VAT returns, processing of payroll and the use of different accounting software
• You will also be responsible for greeting clients and corresponding via email with clients and other organisations

Their hope is that, at the end of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the business qualification and will be working so well within the team that, the employer would like to offer you the opportunity to progress onto further qualifications such as AAT then ACCA.

They have a strong record of taking on apprentices and training them from business administration apprentice until you become chartered accountants through ACCA/ACA.

College attendance will be once a month for 9 months at Bedford College, which will begin in September 2026.

Where you'll work

31 Finedon Rd,
NN8 4AS

Training

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

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• 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

• Level 3 Business Administration
• Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 9 - 4)
• Maths (grade 9 - 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Good time keeper
• IT skills
• Number skills
• Organisation skills

Other requirements

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process.

Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

Please consider how you will get to work every day as the employer is based in Wellingborough.