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Opticron Sales, Administration & Finance Apprentice (18+)
Opticron are seeking a motivated Sales, Administration & Finance Apprentice (18+) to join their team in Luton. Gain hands-on experience across sales, customer service, finance and business administration while studying for a recognised apprenticeship. Full training provided with excellent career development opportunities.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Founded in 1970, Opticron is a UK-based family business with over 50 years of experience designing and supplying high-quality, affordable binoculars, spotting scopes and optical accessories. Renowned for innovation, quality and excellent customer service, Opticron works closely with trusted manufacturing partners to create lightweight, reliable products built for outdoor enthusiasts. With a strong commitment to after-sales support, our experienced service team helps customers keep their equipment performing at its best for years to come.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in business administration, sales support and finance. You will develop practical workplace skills, receive on-the-job training and gain an understanding of how a successful business operates.
As part of the role, you will support the Sales Administration team by processing customer invoices, credit notes, quotations and orders while learning how to maintain accurate customer records using our accounting software and Google Maps. You will assist with credit control procedures, including preparing customer statements and following up outstanding payments. You'll also learn how to process sales receipts, reconcile banking transactions and produce monthly sales reports.
Within the Accounts function, you will gain experience in processing supplier invoices, credit notes and payments, helping to maintain accurate purchase records and supporting stock control activities. You will also assist with preparing monthly purchase reports and nominal ledger transfers.
As your knowledge develops, you will learn how to reconcile bank accounts, process cashbook transactions and support the preparation of VAT and duty documentation, including gaining an understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD) and quarterly VAT return processes.
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The role also includes assisting with petty cash reconciliation, maintaining accurate filing systems, entering and updating business data using Microsoft Excel and Access, and preparing a variety of printed marketing and customer materials. From time to time, you will also provide administrative support to our field sales team, helping to ensure excellent customer service across the business.
They are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and eager to learn. You should have good attention to detail, strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards developing new skills. A basic understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain valuable business experience in a supportive environment while building the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career in sales, administration and finance.
Where you'll work
Unit 21, Titan Court, Laporte Way
LU4 8EF
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
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Training schedule
Level 2 Finance Assistant
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Ability to use initiative
- IT skills
- Number skills
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be aged 18 years or above. The position requires the ability to work independently with a limited level of supervision, while confidently managing responsibilities within a professional office environment.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Opticron are seeking a motivated Sales, Administration & Finance Apprentice (18+) to join their team in Luton. Gain hands-on experience across sales, customer service, finance and business administration while studying for a recognised apprenticeship. Full training provided with excellent career development opportunities.
After this apprenticeship
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Successful completion of this apprenticeship, could lead to a permanent role as a Lead Administrator, with the opportunity to progress to AAT Level 3 qualifications and beyond. The skills and experience gained, will also provide a strong foundation for career progression within finance, business administration or accountancy, either at Opticron or within larger organisations.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Focus On Business #
fob@bedfordcollege.onmicrosoft.com
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045891.
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