Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy are seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 3-month contract. The role focuses on the Sales Ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely processing of customer accounts and robust financial controls.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, with hybrid working (2 days in the office per week), immediate start, and an emphasis on accuracy, debt chasing, and supporting month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or Sales Ledger role.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and confidence with customers.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Managing the sales ledger and maintaining customer account records.
• Chasing outstanding debts and supporting credit control activities.
• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Producing aged debt reports and supporting month-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations where required.
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Supporting other finance functions as needed during the contract period.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Meet deadlines

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team for 3 months. This role will primarily support the Sales Ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer accounts and maintaining strong financial controls.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly become an effective member of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Managing the sales ledger and maintaining customer account records.
• Chasing outstanding debts and supporting credit control activities.
• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Producing aged debt reports and supporting month-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations where required.
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Supporting other finance functions as needed during the contract period.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Sales Ledger role.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and confidence when dealing with customers.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer:

• Hourly rate equivalent to £27,000 per annum
• Immediate start available.
• 2-3 months temporary work
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office each week
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.