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. Customer Service:\nYou will develop the skills to confidently manage customer queries\nLearn how to prioritise communications based on urgency and escalating when necessary.\n\nTeam Collaboration:\nWork closely with a skilled team, learning from your colleagues' knowledge and experience.\nHelp the finance department succeed by contributing to the teamâs efforts.\n\nCommunication:\nDevelop the ability to adapt your communication style to suit different work situations.\nBecome confident in communicating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.\n\nAdmin support Tasks:\nReceive 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.\nBecome competent in using and updating financial systems to ensure accurate and efficient record-keeping.\nLearn how to manage both electronic and manual financial records, including filing, archiving, and maintaining up-to-date digital records.\nAs you gain experience, you'll become comfortable with front-desk tasks, like greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing questions to the right people.\nAssist the Finance Manager with any tasks as needed, helping to improve the overall efficiency of the finance department.\n\nCompliance:\nLearn about and receive training on how to handle financial data responsibly, following company rules and legal guidelines to keep information accurate and private.\nGain an understanding of health and safety regulations and how they apply within the office and finance environment.\nGain an understanding of the administrative functions of a business and how they contribute to its overall operations. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has:\nA genuine interest in how a business runs and a desire to develop key skills in administration.\nA passion for learning and growing through hands-on experience and training.\nA positive attitude towards providing excellent service to customers and helping meet their needs.\nA commitment to balancing both the practical work and the learning required for the apprenticeship.\nEnjoys communicating with others, whether it's with colleagues or customers.\nCan focus on doing tasks accurately and to a high standard.\nThe ability to be a positive and helpful team member.\nA good understanding of how to stay organised, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks at once