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Administrative Apprentice.

Dains has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and innovative Administrative Apprentice looking for a varied new role and an opportunity to enhance their career.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Burton on Trent

This is a permanent, full-time position 09.00 – 17.15 Monday to Friday and based in our Burton office and will provide you with the skills to support your development.

If you are looking for a varied role that allows you to manage and deliver quality work and develop your career, this could be your ideal next step.

Why Dains

Ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size, Dains is the fastest-growing firm within the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 650 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role as Administrative Apprentice

Responsibilities

  • You will work towards completing your NVQ qualification which is fully funded by Dains

  • You will be working closely with internal teams to assist with specific client administration

  • You will be effective in the operation of grant applications and approval processes for a varied client base with support of senior members of the team

  • You will work closely with the team to accurately produce client correspondence, meeting notes, reports and any other required documents using appropriate software

  • You will support internal and external meeting arrangements, helping to provide first class client service for visitors to the office

  • Undertaking general office administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and sorting mail

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Attributes

  • You need to be confident in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Minimum Grade C in Maths and English at GCSE

  • Good oral and written communication skills with a professional manner

  • Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment and deliver quality administration

  • Willing to study towards your fully funded NVQ qualification

  • Ability to use and learn internal software and systems

Our commitment to you

Benefits
25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays)
Fully expensed Christmas Party, Firmwide Day Out and Summer Social
Fully funded study
Buy and sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Greener car scheme
Group staff pension scheme
Wellbeing refreshments
Discounted shopping platform
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Dains are a climate positive company

Click the play it green icon floating to the right to find out more about our pledges so far.

Where this role is based

Burton on Trent

1st Floor, Gibraltar House Crown Square First Avenue Burton on Trent DE14 2WE

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01283 507 960

burton@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.