Apprentice Finance and Administration Assistant - Newbridge

A little bit about the company:

Jarvie Plant Ltd is a leading independent plant and equipment hire company with over 60 years of experience in the industry. We provide a wide range of plant and equipment hire solutions to the construction, civil engineering and industrial sectors. Our Head office is based at Newbridge, Edinburgh, with depots across Scotland and Manchester. We operate through 6 divisions incorporating Plant, Handling, Access, Accommodation, Power and Commercial Vehicles. As a family business with family values our focus is on delivering excellent customer service every time.

The Role of Apprentice Finance and Administration Assistant:

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as an Apprentice Finance and Admin Assistant at our Head Office in Newbridge, Edinburgh. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience, training, and support to achieve a Modern Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) in Business & Administration. This 12-month apprenticeship is designed to provide essential administrative support to our finance function while helping you develop key skills in finance, administration, and customer service. Key learning/job tasks include:

Customer Service:

• You will develop the skills to confidently manage customer queries
• Learn how to prioritise communications based on urgency and escalating when necessary.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with a skilled team, learning from your colleagues' knowledge and experience.
• Help the finance department succeed by contributing to the team’s efforts.

Communication:

• Develop the ability to adapt your communication style to suit different work situations.
• Become confident in communicating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Admin support Tasks:

• Receive hands-on training and apply it in practice to support the finance team by assisting with purchase ledgers, credit control, and general financial administrative tasks.
• Become competent in using and updating financial systems to ensure accurate and efficient record-keeping.
• Learn how to manage both electronic and manual financial records, including filing, archiving, and maintaining up-to-date digital records.
• As you gain experience, you'll become comfortable with front-desk tasks, like greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing questions to the right people.
• Assist the Finance Manager with any tasks as needed, helping to improve the overall efficiency of the finance department.

Compliance:

• Learn about and receive training on how to handle financial data responsibly, following company rules and legal guidelines to keep information accurate and private.
• Gain an understanding of health and safety regulations and how they apply within the office and finance environment.
• Gain an understanding of the administrative functions of a business and how they contribute to its overall operations.

Are you the right person for this Apprenticeship opportunity?

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has:

• A genuine interest in how a business runs and a desire to develop key skills in administration.
• A passion for learning and growing through hands-on experience and training.
• A positive attitude towards providing excellent service to customers and helping meet their needs.
• A commitment to balancing both the practical work and the learning required for the apprenticeship.
• Enjoys communicating with others, whether it's with colleagues or customers.
• Can focus on doing tasks accurately and to a high standard.
• The ability to be a positive and helpful team member.
• A good understanding of how to stay organised, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks at once..

Why join Jarvie Plant?

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Monday to Friday work pattern
• Tailored Learning Opportunities and a comprehensive Learning & Development Programme
• Family Friendly Policies
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Staff Discounts
• Extra Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

If you’re interested in this fantastic Apprenticeship opportunity here at Jarvie Plant Ltd, apply today through our Employment Hero recruitment portal using the following link to our careers page:

https://employmenthero.com/jobs/job/837d12d6-97c1-41ba-a4e3-29003579e3e8/

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to us via recruitment@jarvieplant.co.uk.

What we need you to know:

• We do not consider applications requiring sponsorship. International applicants must confirm their Right to Work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory checks.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.

Jarvie Plant – where people are and always will be our greatest asset!