Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and a detail-oriented Accounts and Business Support Administrator Apprentice to join our friendly and professional team at Vantage Building Control. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in finance and business administration within the construction and regulatory environment.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will follow a structured training programme combined with practical experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for a career in financial and business administration. You will assist in the delivery of core accounting functions, while also contributing to business support activities to ensure projects meet the relevant legislation, regulations and associated standards.

Working alongside the Accounts and Business Support teams, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative processes across the business.

Responsibilities

Assisting with raising invoices, processing payments, and handling financial aspects of building control applications. Assisting with the monitoring and management of financial systems, including data entry, reconciliation, and reporting. Accurately inputting financial data into accounting systems. Generate reports for unpaid invoices and chase overdue payments and ensure timely payment. Assisting with the preparation of budgets. Provide support to team members to help ensure that financial and accounting activities are carried out within expected timescales. Dealing with email/telephone queries from customers in relation to their accounts. Raising credit notes as and when applicable. Provide a comprehensive, professional and efficient administrative support to the business and our surveyors in the delivery of the full range of Building Control services. Responsible for dealing with a wide range of telephone enquiries and correspondence - working on own initiative to take action as appropriate and referring issues to team members. Planning and developing social media campaigns Provide a high-quality administrative support service as required. Ability to communicate and to present information clearly and concisely both verbal and written, with good attention to detail. Ensure that all data-entry, documentation, printing, filing duties and relevant and appropriate information are performed accurately and in a timely manner. Respond promptly and thoroughly to any requests for information. Processing new applications and advising applicants/agents when applications are invalid and what additional information may be required to comply with legislation and guidance. Issuing of statutory documents, including the Initial Notices and Water Consultations. Undertake housekeeping of electronic data systems ensuring clean live data is retained at all times Creating and issuing fee proposals Ensure all company processes/QA procedures are followed. Act as a point of contact for clients wishing to contact an Inspector to arrange a site inspection. Communicating effectively, developing, and maintaining excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships. Reviewing and following up of tasks.

Experience

Experience working in building control is desirable but not essential Good level of accuracy, numeracy and mathematical skills. Excellent communication skills both oral and written and be customer focused Great working knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as confidence using bespoke IT systems The ability to access input & retrieve data from a computer system competently and accurately A confident candidate who will be responsible for taking complete ownership over their work and being able to work independently as well as in a team The ability to manage and execute a daily workload without extensive supervision A quick and adaptable learner who will become familiar with and adhere to the current administration processes Accurate scanning of documents and subsequent digital filing Ability to follow policy and procedures Good Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to be flexible and adapt to change Some understanding of the construction industry would be of advantage
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 17,000.00-24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/08/2025