Business Administration Apprentice - Bristol

You will train in business administration, particularly relating to online sales and customer service. You will be working with a family led team with many years’ experience in the footwear and leisure industries.  

To work alongside the directors and our Administrative lead in the day to day running of the business.

Assisting with Sales and Marketing:

Customer Engagement: Help manage customer inquiries and feedback, providing excellent customer service and supporting the sales team in maintaining strong customer relationships. Sales Documentation: Prepare sales presentations, proposals, and promotional materials as needed.

Sales Ledger:

Invoicing: Assist with the preparation and issuance of sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients. Payment Tracking: Monitor incoming payments and update the sales ledger accordingly, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded. Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of sales ledger accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

Purchase Ledger:

Payment Management: Assist in preparing payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Ledger Maintenance: Maintain up-to-date and accurate purchase ledger records, including filing and archiving of financial documents. Vendor Relations: Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to payment inquiries.

Training to Use SAGE Accountancy Software:

Software Training: Receive comprehensive training on SAGE accountancy software to manage financial transactions, including sales and purchase ledgers. Practical Application: Apply your training to perform day-to-day accounting tasks, such as entering transactions, generating reports, and managing accounts. Support and Guidance: Work under the supervision of experienced staff to develop proficiency in using SAGE and other accounting tools.

Undertaking Stock Management:

Inventory Tracking: Assist in monitoring and recording stock levels, ensuring accurate inventory records are maintained. Stock Audits: Participate in regular stock audits to verify physical stock against system records and identify any discrepancies. Reporting: Generate inventory reports to provide insights into stock levels, turnover rates, and reorder points.

Benefits Include; 

Free On-site Parking. 20 days annual leave plus Bank holidays. Good working conditions in a country location.  Staff purchase discounts.

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Training:

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment.

On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Business Administration Apprenticeship level 3 qualification.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Cabotswood has over 40 years of experience producing high quality handmade footwear. We have designed and manufactured footwear for use in the countryside since the 60’s. Cabotswood is a family-run business based in beautiful North Somerset. All of our shoes and boots are made from real leather, which is always tanned locally to our factories, creating as little waste as possible. At Cabotswood we constantly aim to improve both our production techniques and the quality of our finished products. Waterproof and breathable country footwear is what we do, we look forward to being part of your country lifestyle.  

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (08:30-17:00).

Skills:
IT skills,Communication skills,Attention to detail