Average Apprentice Administrator salary in City of London

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual to join a friendly administrative team at a reputable London based law firm. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.You will work closely with the fee earners, delivering high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced setting. You will be supported and trained by experienced Paralegals to help you reach the high standards expected in this role.Your duties will include, but are not limited to:Diary management and schedulingClient liaison, including arranging meetings and drafting email correspondence for reviewMonitoring inboxes and ensuring timely action of all communicationsManaging deadlines and remindersPreparing cost estimates for reviewDrafting client letters and emailsFollowing up with fee earners and reporting to clientsPreparing and sending standard client reportsReviewing and raising invoicesEntering billable time into internal systemsFinalising and issuing invoicesPreparing reports and status updatesWe are looking for someone who has:Excellent academics with a minimum of 6-12 months professional service administration or secretarial experience.Highly organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressureAble to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamA confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills and a professional approach to client interactionsFamiliar with electronic records and billing systemsIn return the firm are offeringA £30,000 salaryExcellent benefitsHybrid working 2 days in the office 3 days remote workingA supportive and collaborative working environmentStructured training and development from experienced professionals

PA/Office Administrator – Central LondonWe are recruiting for a fast-growing international property business with a thriving London office. The company specialises in commercial and residential real estate across major European cities, with continued growth and investment in London since launching its UK office in 2018.They are looking for a proactive, highly organised PA/Administrator to join their London office with around 80 employees. This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of the business, supporting two senior leaders while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. You’ll take ownership of office operations, facilities, compliance, travel coordination, events, suppliers, health & safety, and employee experience.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and becoming a key part of a dynamic and growing business. What you’ll be doing:Managing day-to-day office administration and facilities Supporting the CFO & COO with diary, travel and expenses Coordinating suppliers, maintenance and office management Organising company events and meetings Managing office supplies, post as well as ensuring the office is kept in good orderOverseeing health & safety, PAT testing, fire and risk assessments What you’ll bring:Previous Office administration experience is essential Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Confident working independently and across teams Good IT skills including Excel

MarketAxess – a leading electronic trading platform in the US, European, and Asian markets – is hiring for a UK-based AI & Automation Apprentice to join the team.About the role:You will work across Relationship and Product Management, helping to collate, validate, and present information in a way that enables decision-making and continuous improvement. You will be involved in mapping workflows, blending data from multiple sources and formats, and maintaining a Post Trade knowledge base and process documentation. Where appropriate, you will help build and maintain simple automation, reports, and dashboards (e.g., in Excel and Power BI) to reduce manual effort and improve visibility.This apprenticeship role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career candidate who is excited to leverage AI to build practical skills in data, process improvement, and automation within a Post Trade environment. The role is designed to build practical, work-ready skills in automation, low-code solutions, responsible AI usage, and change adoption by helping gather, structure, and analyse information, and by identifying opportunities to streamline recurring work through automation for the team’s Relationship Managers (RMs) and Product Managers (PMs).You’ll be supported through coaching, feedback, and hands-on assignments that help you grow core skills across data analysis, documentation, stakeholder communication, and responsible use of AI and automation tools. This is a learning-focused position with clear development goals, while still contributing meaningfully to business outcomes.Responsibilities:Identify where AI and automation can safely improve workflows, using low-code / no-code tools to build and support automated processes, with the ability to learn new technical skills (Python, SQL, AWS architecture)Apply AI responsibly, considering data privacy, controls, and ethical use and integrate AI outputs into real business processes rather than isolated analysisMaintain the Post Trade process maps, and documentation; keep information current and version-controlled where applicableBuild and maintain dashboards and reports to track agreed KPIs and highlight trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvementProvide team support such as scheduling meetings, capturing actions, and maintaining shared trackers and documentationWhat we’re looking for:A genuine interest in AI, automation, and improving how work gets doneCuriosity about processes and a mindset of “there must be a better way”Comfort working with detail-oriented tasks such as spreadsheets, trackers, and documentationStrong logical thinking and problem-solving skillsSome exposure to data or coding (e.g., Excel formulas, SQL, Python) is helpful but not requiredStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPointA growth mindset: open to feedback, eager to improve, and comfortable not having all the answers on day oneClear written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor your message to different audiencesInterest in financial technology and how Post Trade products serve our clientsEntry requirements:Level 3 Qualification (Apprenticeship/A Levels/BTEC etc.) OR equivalent work experience (typically 2 years in a relevant role) AND 5 x GCSE’s including English & Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above.You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 37.5 hours per weekBenefits:Central location: based at our city offices near St Paul's.Free food: We provide lunch each day of the week when the employee attends the office via our vendor Feedr as well as breakfast cereals, office snacks and drinks from our free vending machinesPaid time off: 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 2 charity daysReward for your service: We offer a two-week bonus holiday after completing each 5 years of serviceCore benefits: Besides competitive standard benefits package we offer private medical (PMI) for family, cash plan, health screenings, dental cover, 6X life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, car leasing (Tusker electronic cars), reimbursement for wellness stipend, interest free season ticket loan and a “Share Incentive” planTuition assistance and professional training: Benefit from on-demand learning, boot camps, and opportunities to attend conferencesEmployees work in the office 4 days a week. This approach still allows for flexibility depending on the business function you work within but also helps us maintain a collaborative office environment long-termFuture prospects:90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.About QA:Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.Interested? Apply now!Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.