Purchase Ledger Apprentice – Marcegaglia UK

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Purchase Ledger apprentice to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting in the smooth operation of the accounts payable department.

 

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct coding


• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes


• Obtain invoice approvals in line with company policy


• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner


• Prepare and process supplier payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments


• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all purchase ledger transactions


• Assist with month-end closing procedures including accruals and reporting


• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries promptly


• Maintain compliance with internal financial controls and procedures


• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and information

 

Where you'll work

50 Popes Lane
Oldbury
B69 4PA

 

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

 

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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Training schedule

Your programme will be delivered at PTP’s Walsall centre, with the following structure:

• Every two weeks, you will attend PTP’s Walsall centre


• During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting - Units

• Introduction to Bookkeeping


• Principles of Bookkeeping Controls


• Principles of Costing


• The Business Environment


• The module The Business Environment will be assessed as part of the EPA.

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade at grade 5/B and above)


• Maths (grade at grade 5/B and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

 

Skills

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Presentation skills


• Administrative skills


• Number skills


• Analytical skills


• Logical


• Team working


• Initiative


• Honesty and integrity

 

Other requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for dealing with suppliers and colleagues


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Ability to anticipate problems and quickly find solutions to them


• Good level of interpersonal skills


• Good planning, organising and prioritising skills


• Ability to make decisions


• Ability to use initiative


• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures


• High level of honesty and integrity

 

About this employer

Marcegaglia is the largest precision tube manufacturer in Great Britain. It belongs to Marcegaglia worldwide leading industrial group, with 7,500 employees and 36 plants across 4 continents and a turnover of 9 billion euros, and 6.5 million tonnes of finished products.

https://www.marcegaglia.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)