Job Description

West Nautical Limited is a leading provider of personalized yacht services, offering expertise in yacht management, brokerage, charter, and consultancy. With a dedicated team and a focus on client satisfaction, we deliver exceptional experiences for luxury yacht owners and enthusiasts worldwide.

We have over 50 members of staff worldwide with our main offices being in the North East.

The position of Business Administration Apprentice is a central role to the company's operation, working within the company's global accounts team and working directly for the Head Accountant in the Gateshead Office.

The primary objective of the Business Administration Apprentice is to support the Accounts team with administrative duties. The role is varied but shall be responsible for the following tasks, as well as other tasks as directed by their manager in the pursuit of their role:

Key Responsibilities:

Upload invoices and credit notes for yacht and company accounts

Daily reconciliation of yacht accounts on accounting software

Assist in preparing monthly accounts reports

Assist with collecting information for yacht VAT returns

Assist with the preparation of yacht payroll

Posting payments to the relevant accounting software for yacht accounts

Assisting head accountant with charter accounts

Answer incoming calls to the accounts team, confirm bank details and direct enquiries

General office responsibilities, e.g. sorting mail, shredding, scanning

Person specification:

A Levels (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths (or equivalent).

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Personable, with a positive and approachable manner.

Hardworking and committed to learning new skills.

Reliable, punctual, and well-organised.

Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Willing to take on new challenges and show initiative.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Gateshead NE11 0RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have skills in maths and IT?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person