Purchase Ledger Administrator

Bents Garden Centre Limited; Glazebury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run garden centre is seeking a reliable Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team. This fixed term contract role starts in January 2026 and runs until March 2026. Key responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, maintaining financial records, and resolving invoice queries. Ideal candidates will have purchase ledger experience and be proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. This role offers a chance to be part of a valued team in a recognized 'Great Place to Work®'.

Qualifications

• Experience with inputting purchase invoices and maintaining financial records.
• Ability to resolve invoice queries and communicate with suppliers.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Inputting purchase invoices onto the system.
• Matching invoices to delivery notes and statements.
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
• Supporting general purchase ledger administration.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Computer literacy

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Good organizational skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our finance team on a fixed term contract starting early January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This role is key to ensuring the accurate processing and recording of purchase invoices and maintaining well-organised financial records.

Responsibilities

• Inputting purchase invoices onto the system.
• Matching invoices to delivery notes and statements.
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
• Supporting general purchase ledger administration.

You will also assist with resolving invoice queries and liaising with suppliers where required.

The successful candidate will be computer literate, confident using accounting software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and comfortable working with large volumes of data. Accuracy, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience or an administrator looking to develop their skills within a finance environment.

Other Details

• Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
• This is a fixed term contract role, and you need to be availble to start the role in January 2026 and commit to 31st March 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 5th January 2026.
• Role pays National Living Wage.

🌟 Who Are Bents?

We are a family-run business with a proud heritage and a passion for delivering quality, innovation, and exceptional experiences. Since our beginnings in 1937, we've grown into a unique destination offering everything for your Garden & Home, alongside award-winning Dining Facilities with over 1,000 seats.

At Bents, we’ve always followed our passions, embraced innovation, and taken bold steps forward. That spirit continues today — from exclusive lifestyle products to unforgettable festive experiences, we’re constantly evolving.

We’re proud to have built a reputation for quality, experience and innovation, and equally proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® – for the second year running.

When you join Bents, you’re not just taking a seasonal job — you're becoming part of the team. From your very first day, you'll feel valued, supported, and truly part of something special.