Accounts Administrator - Sales Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Nelson; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

AAT study support

Permanent position

Career development

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Administrator - Sales Ledger Clerk in Nelson/Burnley. You will manage invoicing, allocate receipts, and support credit control within a growing organisation. A strong focus on accuracy and timely processing is essential, with opportunities for AAT study support.

Join a supportive finance team and contribute to month-end processes while developing broader transactional finance expertise in a nationwide business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable or transactional finance.
• Good understanding of customer accounts, cash allocation and reconciliations.
• Experience dealing with customer queries and supporting credit control.
• Proven numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and within agreed time-scales.
• Allocating customer receipts and ensuring accounts are kept up to date.
• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Investigating and resolving customer account and invoice queries.
• Reconciling customer accounts and identifying discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records within the finance system.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Cash allocation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

AAT Level 2/3/4 (desirable)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Administrator - Sales Ledger Clerk Nelson - Burnley £28,000-£35,000 DOE + Benefits Full-Time Office Based Working Nationwide Organisation / Excellent Opportunity

NC Associates are currently recruiting for a Accounts Administrator - Sales Ledger Clerk to join a successful and growing business based in Nelson Burnley.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator - Sales Ledger professional to join a supportive finance team, take ownership of customer accounts and play a key role in keeping the sales ledger running smoothly.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for customer invoicing, cash allocation, account reconciliations and credit control support, ensuring records are accurate, payments are allocated correctly and customer queries are dealt with efficiently. As well as Sales Ledger duties you will also gain experience across various aspects of transactional finance and month end.

Benefits

• Salary of £28,000-£35,000, depending on experience
• Free parking
• AAT study support after successful probation
• Competitive company benefits
• Permanent position
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive finance team

Role Overview

As an Accounts Administrator - Sales Ledger Clerk, you'll take responsibility for key sales ledger activities, from raising customer invoices and allocating receipts through to investigating discrepancies and supporting the collection of outstanding debt.

You'll work closely with the Finance Manager and colleagues across the business, helping maintain accurate customer accounts, meet financial deadlines and ensure all transactions are processed in line with company procedures. This is a great opportunity to build on your experience and learn new skills across finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and within agreed time-scales
• Allocating customer receipts and ensuring accounts are kept up to date
• Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments
• Investigating and resolving customer account and invoice queries
• Reconciling customer accounts and identifying discrepancies
• Monitoring outstanding balances and highlighting any issues
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records within the finance system
• Supporting cash allocation and bank reconciliation processes where required
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting
• Ensuring all transactions comply with company procedures and financial controls
• Working with internal departments to resolve queries and maintain positive customer relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve sales ledger processes and reporting

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable or transactional finance
• Good understanding of customer accounts, cash allocation and reconciliation's
• Experience dealing with customer queries and supporting credit control
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining accurate financial records

Desirable

• AAT Level 2, 3 or 4, or currently studying towards a qualification
• Can do attitude, willingness to want to learn new tasks

Why Apply?

If you're looking for your next move finance, this is an opportunity to join an established and growing business offering a competitive salary, the chance to develop your skills within a wider finance function.

NC Associates welcomes applications from candidates with relevant sales ledger and accounts experience.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.