Purchase Ledger Apprentice

We are currently recruiting a Purchase Ledger Apprentice to join the Finance team at our Head Office in Lutterworth.

Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to provide timely, accurate processing of supplier invoices, to enable on time supplier payments and timely resolution of queries.

Working within the purchase ledger department, the Purchase Ledger Apprentice will be working directly within a small but experienced team, interacting with key personnel across our depot network and head office and our suppliers. The purchase ledger department also work closely with our team of experienced, newly qualified and trainee accountants within the wider finance team.

The role therefore provides a solid foundation to develop both within the purchase ledger team and into a wider finance/business role, by proving the opportunity to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of being a finance professional. The role will ensure the Purchase Ledger Apprentice is able to gain practical work experience to accompany, and provide context for, their ongoing professional studies.

The scale of the wider finance department and organisation will, over time, offer the Purchase Ledger Apprentice the opportunity to explore a number of development paths, both within and outside the finance function.

In return you will receive a Competitive Salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday. Auto enrolment pension scheme, Life Assurance, Westfield Heath Cash Plan & Lifestyle benefits - Discount on selected high street stores.

Responsibilities include:

- Process purchase invoices, ensuring adequate authorisation, ready for supplier payment
- Allocation of supplier payments to supplier accounts
- Identify invoicing discrepancies and investigate to resolution - working with suppliers and internal colleagues across the organisation
- Reconcile supplier statements to internal records and investigate differences
- Provide timely and accurate feedback to queries internally and with suppliers
- Set up new supplier accounts on the system
- Undertake checking, reconciliation & collation exercises under the direction of the Purchase Ledger Manager
- Assist with month-end procedures as required
- Assist with payment runs as required
- Provide administrative duties where required
- Any other projects & responsibilities as advised by the Purchase Ledger Manager
- Provide feedback and observations for areas to improve efficiency
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Including Maths and English)
- Good numerical and analytical Skills
- Strong IT and systems skills (Microsoft Excel)
- Highly organised and able to work under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have a flexible approach and be a confident team player

In return you will receive:

- Competitive Salary
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holiday
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Lifestyle Benefits

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.

Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence.

We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme.