Manchester Crematorium
At a glance
- Salary: £302 / week
- Address: Manchester Crematorium Ltd, Barlow Moor Road M21 7GZ
- Start date: 2025-03-02
- Closing date: 2025-02-24
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Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
To carry out administration activities associated with cremation enquiries & bookings, historical data collection/enquiries and purchase ledger activities, in an efficient and timely manner.
Summary
- Process all payments and invoices on the Plotbox system daily, issue receipts for all payments and chase all overdue invoices to ensure debtors are minimised
- Provide support for the accountant with whatever duties are required
- Carry out all cremation bookings using the relevant cremation documentation appropriate for the medical referee, electronically and manually in line with company procedures
- Ensure all relevant funeral documentation is obtained in good time in line with Cremation Papers Procedure
- Prepare the daily banking activities in line with company procedure, ensuring the Journal balances with monies received
- Facilitate family requests for memorials, including the processing of all associated paperwork
- Arrange appointments with families of the deceased, to witness the disposal of remains via scattering of ashes or niche fixings and prepare the associated paperwork, in line with company procedures
- Carry out ordering of authorised stationery items for all members of staff, as required
- Manage the petty cash system accurately in accordance with the petty cash procedures
- Politely and efficiently assist with reception duties as part of the office team
- Assist in the cremator room as and when required
- Undertake training relevant to the role, as and when required
- Demonstrate respect for colleagues, customers and the environment
- Take personal responsibility for own actions and respectfully challenge others where appropriate
- Behave in an honest, industrious and uncomplicated way
- Report problems or issues as they arise
- Perform all functions in line with training and work instructions
- Undertake other duties not listed above from time to time, as requested by management.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- GCSE or equivalent Maths & English grade 4 or above desired but not essential
Future prospects
Business Administration Level 3
Training to be provided
- Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
- Functional Skills where required.
About the employer
Manchester CrematoriumManchester Crematorium was first opened in 1892 – only the second in this country.
We are proud of our long history and over the years we have always offered sympathy and comfort to those who have been bereaved. We hope we can also be of help and support to you.
Many people find it a great comfort to have their own special memorial somewhere in our gardens or inside, for example, in our Scroll Room.
They appreciate the opportunity of being able to visit and to be able to spend time nearby in quiet thought, in prayer and in remembrance.