Purchase Ledger Apprentice

Introduction

Kick-start your Finance career with our Purchase Ledger Apprenticeship! You'll gain a recognised qualification while learning invoice processing, supplier payments, reconciliations and financial controls in a supportive team. Develop valuable skills, earn while you learn and build a strong foundation for a future in Finance.

About the Employer

Thanet Earth is one of the largest employers in East Kent. During seasonal peaks we can have up to 900 people working on site, whether that is in one of our seven greenhouses, in our packing factory or in our commercial and administration team. Good produce does not happen without good people, and we’re proud of our reputation for long service, for training and development. There’s a strong community spirit at Thanet Earth; we’re proud of our diversity and the benefits it brings.

What You'll Do

• Process supplier invoices, including purchase orders, non-purchase orders, dry goods and consignment invoices.
• Check invoices for accuracy and send for approval.
• Set up new supplier accounts and update supplier records.
• Support supplier payment runs and allocate payments.
• Monitor finance inboxes and respond to supplier queries. 
  Investigate invoice and payment queries, escalating where required.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Liaise with colleagues to obtain invoice approvals.
• Update purchase ledger logs and departmental records.
• Assist with employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Support banking and account reconciliation activities.
• Assist with month-end finance tasks and reporting.
• Learn and follow financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Complete apprenticeship training and apply learning in the workplace. 

Training Outcome

We would like to be able to offer a permanent role as Purchase Ledger Assistant following successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C
• Desired - A Level - Business/Finance - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.