Accounts Payable Administrator - Apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Payable Administrator Apprentice
Qualification: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Location: Wigan - Sysco Speciality Group (Fresh Direct)
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Working hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 am- 17:00 pm (40 hours)
Our Apprenticeship Programme is not one size fits all. Just like our delicious food, our scheme is carefully prepared to help you learn more, experience more and succeed more.
The Role:
The Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a fantastic opportunity to learn whilst working, including supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and communicating with key stakeholders. When joining the Fresh Direct Finance Team as an Administrator Apprentice you will get hands on experience with clients and is a great way of progressing towards management responsibilities as part of career development.
Support will be given throughout your apprenticeship with mentors guiding you through the role and continuous development of skills and behaviours to exceed personal goals and business objectives.
The apprenticeship will provide on the job training, where you will apply new skills and knowledge gained to real life operations such as:
- Working closely with our Procurement and Stock department and will be reporting on queries and reconciling supplier accounts.
- Investigating and resolving supplier queries.
- Processing invoices and payment runs.
Skills and competencies required:
- Experience with Microsoft packages - Intermediate skills with Excel
- Good written & communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Team working skills
- GCSE 3/D/Level 1 in Maths and English
Benefits
- Sysco Perks: Access hundreds of discounts, cashback deals and exclusive offers at High Street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and attractions through LifeWorks Perks.
- Employee assistance helpline and wellbeing portal - Access confidential support, resources and services for your mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing, any time, 24/7.
- Excellent work life balance including additional holiday - Purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave per year.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Payable Administrator - Apprenticeship roles across Sysco Speciality's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wholesale.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,200 - £24,078 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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