Purchase Ledger Apprentice

Avalon Plastics Ltd

Somerset (BA6 9FZ)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 June 2026

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Summary

Begin your career in finance with a friendly and supportive team. As a Purchase Ledger Apprentice, you’ll gain real experience in managing company finances while learning valuable accounting skills that can set you up for a successful future.

Wage

£18,525 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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

As a Purchase Ledger Apprentice, you’ll gain real experience managing company finances while building valuable accounting skills that will support your future career.

What You’ll Do:

  • In this role, you will support the finance team with a range of day-to-day tasks. This includes processing supplier invoices, ensuring they are correctly coded and authorised, and matching them to purchase orders and delivery notes while checking quantities and pricing. You will post invoices and credit notes onto the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner, as well as reconcile supplier statements and investigate any differences.
  • You will communicate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries, escalating issues where needed. Your responsibilities will also include raising purchase orders in line with company procedures, maintaining petty cash records and supporting documentation, and assisting with routine finance reports and general administrative tasks. Throughout your work, you will ensure that purchase ledger records are accurate and up to date while supporting basic reconciliations

Teamwork & Development:

You will work closely with a professional and approachable finance team, developing strong communication skills and gaining exposure to wider accounting activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence in a real business environment

Where you'll work

Morlands Road
Morlands Enterprise Park
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9FZ

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

Please note this is an office-based role within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will need to be aware of potential hazards on the shop floor, such as machinery and moving equipment, and must follow all health and safety procedures and training provided.

About this employer

Avalon Plastics Ltd is a well-established UK manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding, based in Glastonbury, Somerset. We work with a wide range of customers across multiple industries, delivering high-quality components from initial concept through to full production. As a growing business with a turnover of £12 million, we combine modern manufacturing technology with a hands-on, supportive working environment. Our team is central to our success, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative culture where individuals can learn, contribute, and develop. Joining Avalon Plastics offers a unique opportunity to be part of a open and experienced team, where apprentices gain exposure to the full business cycle, not just their core role. This means learning how different departments work together, building a strong foundation for a long-term career.

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

Company benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • There is the opportunity for a full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • The company has a strong track record of developing apprentices, with previous apprentices progressing into more advanced roles within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039521.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)