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Finance Business Admin Apprentice

City College Norwich · Norfolk · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£15,434 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Process financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices and credit notes.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and data within finance systems.
  • Support supplier and customer account administration.
  • Assist with cash handling, banking and petty cash processes.
  • Provide professional customer service to staff, students and external stakeholders.
  • Respond to enquiries via telephone, email and in person.
  • Maintain confidential finance records and documentation.
  • Support internal and external audit activities.
  • Organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of finance and administrative processes.
  • Work flexibly to support the Finance Department during busy periods and year-end activities.

Your training

Duration Up to 18 months, depending on the candidate (this does not include the End Point Assessment period)
Location Ipswich Road campus (NR2 2LJ).

Responsibilities

• College delivery for the standard and qualification (CCN & apprentice)
• Apprentice Development Plan (CCN & apprentice)
• Workplace Reviews at least every 12 weeks (employer, CCN & apprentice)
• Workplace visits to build evidence/ portfolio (employer, CCN & apprentice)
• Off-the-Job Training (employer, CCN & apprentice)- 348 hours minimum over the course of the apprenticeship
• On-the-Job Training Plan (employer & apprentice)

Delivery pattern

  • The study sessions for this course is a combination of face to face, online and in the workplace study. The days and times TBC on application.
  • Additional sessions (including examinations) may be run in holiday periods if needed and by prior agreement with the apprentice and employer.

Apprenticeship Content

  • College sessions have been designed to reflect workplace situations, to engage the apprentice in real problem-solving skills and sharing best practice.
  • There is a mixture of individual study, group working and delivering presentations.
  • There is also tailored support towards the End Point Assessment.
  • Assessments are set to help the apprentice develop their portfolio evidence and manage projects.

Where it leads

You will be able to apply for a permanent role as they arise.

About City College Norwich

City College Norwich is one of the largest further and higher education colleges in England, located on Ipswich Road in Norwich. Established in 1891, the college provides education and training for school leavers, adults, apprentices, and higher education students.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsNumber skillsInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 5 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ

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