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Purchase Ledger Apprentice

Thanet Earth Limited · Birchington · posted 28 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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. 

Your training

Training will take place on-line. 

Where it leads

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

About Thanet Earth Limited

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.

Things to consider

Due to the rural location of our site and limited public transport links, applicants will need their own reliable means of transport to travel to and from work.

Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingWillingness to learn

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C) — essential
  • A Level Business/Finance (grade 4/C) — desired

Where you'll work

  • The Packhouse Barrow Man Road, Birchington, CT7 0AX

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