Apprentice Purchase Ledger Clerk

MEGGER INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

Kent (CT17 9EN)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 April 2026

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Summary

This role will support all three companies as well as the full finance support for the trading companies as part of the finance team - Accounts payable. Accounts payable are responsible for the full accounts payable ledger function for the three sites at Dover.

• Wage:

  £13,312 to £21,149.44, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  Salary to be discussed at interview.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

  32 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 30 May 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

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

• Ensure vendor invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Prepare payment runs and maintain supplier accounts
• Post vendor payments to the system and allocate on accounts
• Assist with checking and processing credit card returns, cash expenses and overseas banking
• Provide banking support including cash allocations
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Resolve supplier queries in a timely manner
• Reconcile goods in, goods receipt account

Where you'll work

Avocet House
Archcliffe Road
Dover
Kent
CT17 9EN

Training

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

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Business Administrator Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Math (grade 4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Customer Relevant
• Confident
• Consistent

About this employer

Megger operates through three legal entities and supports multiple profit centres through Dover.
Megger Instruments Limited (MIL) is the manufacturing company in Dover; Megger Limited is a UK
and International sales company and Megger Group Limited being Meggers global head office. The
transactions for all three companies as well as the full finance support for the trading companies is
combined in one Finance team.

After this apprenticeship

• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing multinational company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

01227 811315

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029002.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)