Apprentice Purchase Ledger Clerk

RAMAGE TRANSPORT LTD

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (NE27 0QE)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 June 2026

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Summary

The Apprentice Purchase Ledger Clerk will play an important support role within the accounts team, helping to keep supplier accounts accurate and up to date. This is a training role, so the successful candidate will receive guidance and support while gaining practical finance experience and working towards a recognised qualification.

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 13 July 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

Purchase Ledger Duties:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately onto the accounts system
• Matching invoices to purchase orders, delivery notes, or other supporting documents
• Checking invoice details including supplier name, invoice number, VAT, amounts, dates, and payment terms
• Raising queries with suppliers or internal departments where invoice information is missing or incorrect
• Filing and maintaining purchase ledger records, both electronically and physically where required
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of supplier payment runs
• Helping to ensure invoices are authorised in line with company procedures
• Administration and Record Keeping
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date finance records
• Answering supplier queries by email or telephone in a professional manner
• Scanning, uploading, and saving documents correctly
• Supporting the wider accounts team with general administration tasks
• Helping with data entry and checking information for accuracy
• Maintaining confidentiality of company and financial information

Where you'll work

NEW YORK WAY
SHIREMOOR
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE27 0QE

Training

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

Training provider

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

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

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C Minimum)
• Maths (grade 4/C Minimum)

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
• Number skills
• Literacy skills

About this employer

With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, Ramage can provide a complete solution for the daily management of your palletised freight. We have gained an invaluable understanding that the core values of our business are our Customers. At Ramage we appreciate that not all businesses are the same. Our commitment in gaining a personal understanding of our customer’s requirements and people, is at the forefront of what we do and ethos. We take great pride in the responsibility & trust placed in us and handle goods with the greatest of respect, care and integrity. Our team in every aspect of our company, continuously endeavour to provide an unrivalled level of Service and Customer Care. You can Rely On Ramage!

After this apprenticeship

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

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to begin a career in finance. On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into roles such as:

• Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Accounts Assistant
• Finance Administrator
• Payroll or Credit Control Assistant
• Transport Finance Administrator
• Health, Safety and Conduct

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038021.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)