Andrew Craig Estate Agents are looking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to join our central Accounts Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in business administration and accounting within a well-established, multi-branch property company.
Annual Wage
£17,500 a year
Location
Gateshead, NE9 6HX
Working Week
Monday to Friday between 9am – 5.15pm. 36.25 hours a week
Expected Duration
18 Months
Possible Start Date
03/03/2026
Apprenticeship Level
Advanced Level 3 (A Level)
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
Qualifications
• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
Andrew Craig Estate Agents are a locally based, family-owned Estate Agency covering the North East of England. Andrew founded the company in 1990 and is still the Managing Director but now joined by his daughters and a family of incredibly enthusiastic and hugely skilled property professionals. Andrew worked across Gateshead and South Tyneside in the 70’s and 80’s, qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor
in 1978 and being elected as a fellow of the RICS shortly after. He set up the Company in 1990 and opened his first office in Gateshead before expanding across the North East, with branches in Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne. We still remain in these areas
today and we are proud to be known as one of the biggest and best Local Agent’s in these communities.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. Your apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 18 months. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification as a Business Administrator.
Handling incoming and outgoing post.
Answering and directing internal and external telephone calls.
General office support, including printing, scanning and filing when required.
Ordering stationery and office supplies when requested.
Maintaining spreadsheets and internal records.
Assisting with data input, reporting and regular administrative checks.
Assisting with invoicing and processing of supplier and client invoices.
Supporting reconciliation tasks and basic accounting duties.
Updating financial spreadsheets and reports on a regular basis.
Assisting with payment processing and allocation across different departments.
Supporting the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports.
Assisting with compliance-related checks and record keeping.
Supporting the administration of property documentation and system updates.
Ensuring internal systems are kept accurate and up to date.