Business/Accounts Administration Apprentice

Company:

KAYMANS APPAREL LIMITEDKAYMANS APPAREL LIMITED

Address:

101 Aldridge Road ,Birmingham ,B42 2ET
Hours per week: 37.5
Salary: £ 15600 peryear
Working week: 9.00am - 17.00pm
Closing Date: 28/05/2026 12:00 am
Description:

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised individual to join the team at Cavani as a Business/Accounts Administration Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in finance, administration, and business operations within a fast-paced fashion and retail environment.

The successful candidate will support the Finance Department and wider business with day-to-day accounting and administrative duties while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Finance Duties

  • Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate record keeping
  • Raising sales invoices and assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks
  • Preparing and processing payments in line with company procedures
  • Recording financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with journal entries
  • Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns and basic tax computations
  • Assisting with month-end finance administration tasks
  • Ensuring financial information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures and regulations

Administration & Business Support

  • Providing general administrative support to the Finance Department and HR Manager
  • Filing, scanning, and maintaining electronic and paper records
  • Handling incoming queries via email and telephone in a professional manner
  • Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments
  • Assisting with data entry, document preparation, and reporting
  • Supporting office operations and wider business administration tasks as required
  • Maintaining confidentiality when handling financial and employee information
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of administrative processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Good GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Willingness to learn accounting systems and business software
  • Strong numerical and organisational skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Professional attitude with the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn approach
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What We Offer

  • A structured apprenticeship programme with ongoing training and support
  • Hands-on experience within a growing menswear business
  • Opportunity to develop finance and administration skills
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Career progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements:

Maths and English GCSE – Grade c or above. Or equivalent.

Skills required:
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills,
Training to be provided:

Business Administration Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:

Information Technology

Record Document Production

Stakeholders and Stakeholder Management

Policies

Business Fundamentals

Planning and Organisation

Relevant Regulation

Processes

Effective Project Management

Managing Performance

For a full overview of the business administrator standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/business-administrator-level-3/

Things to consider:
Future prospects:
Kaymans are dedicated to supporting and developing apprentices. Many of their apprentices continue on with Kayman's in theor career beyond their apprenticeship.