Purchase Ledger Assistant

Cento; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Medicash health plan

Training opportunities

Professional qualifications support

Employee discount

Company parking

Wellbeing resources

Referral scheme

Job summary

Cento in Gillingham is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its Finance team on a permanent, on-site basis. This role focuses on accurate supplier invoicing, reconciliations and keeping financial records up to date.

You will work with high volumes, manage deadlines, support month-end processes and contribute to process improvements across the ledger function. A collaborative, detail‑oriented candidate will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems; Sage experience advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve queries.
• Support weekly payment runs and meet deadlines.
• Liaise with teams to obtain timely invoice approvals.
• Assist with month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Help improve and standardise purchase ledger processes across the group.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Support the Finance team with other duties and projects.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Tools

Sage

Job description

Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Location: Gillingham

Contract: Permanent

Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing provider of intelligent security solutions, is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its Finance team in Gillingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger professional to join a supportive and collaborative finance function, where you'll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting key processes and helping the wider business operate efficiently.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your experience within a growing group environment, gain exposure to group-level finance processes and contribute to continuous improvements across the purchase ledger function.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of the Finance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any queries.
• Supporting weekly payment runs and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Liaising with teams across the business to obtain timely invoice approvals.
• Assisting with month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Helping to improve and standardise purchase ledger processes across the wider group.
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records.
• Supporting the Finance team with other duties and projects as required.

About You

We're looking for an organised and detail-focused finance professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of data and able to manage competing priorities.

Ideally, You'll Have

• At least 2 years' experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems; Sage experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• The ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience working within a multi-site or service-based environment would be desirable.
• Previous experience supervising or taking ownership of elements of a finance process would be an advantage, although this is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Medicash health plan to support everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Company parking.
• Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources.
• Generous employee referral scheme.

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a growing and supportive organisation, we'd be keen to hear from you.