Purchase Ledger Administrator

Bents Garden & Home; Glazebury; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run garden and home business seeks a reliable Purchase Ledger Administrator to join the finance team on a fixed-term contract from January to March 2026. Key responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting ledger administration. Applicants should be detail-oriented, computer literate, and possess good organisational skills. This role pays National Living Wage and requires commitment throughout the contract period.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger administration or finance environment is preferred.
• Confidence in working with large volumes of data.
• Strong accuracy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Input purchase invoices onto the system.
• Match invoices to delivery notes and statements.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Support general purchase ledger administration.
• Resolve invoice queries and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Computer literacy

Confidence using accounting software and Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

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 31 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.
• Assisting with resolving invoice queries and liaising with suppliers where required.

Qualifications

• Computer literate, confident using accounting software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Confident working with large volumes of data.
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Previous purchase ledger experience or an administrator looking to develop skills within a finance environment.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Contract

This is a fixed-term contract role. You must be available to start the role in January 2026 and commit to 31 March 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 5 January 2026.

Pay

Role pays National Living Wage.

About Bents

Bents is a family‑run business with a proud heritage and a passion for delivering quality, innovation, and exceptional experiences. Since 1937, we have grown into a unique destination offering everything for your Garden & Home, alongside award‑winning Dining Facilities with over 1,000 seats. We are 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 a team that values, supports, and celebrates its people from day one.