Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Interaction Recruitment; Over; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the sales ledger for a near-Cambridge client. The role starts office-based and becomes hybrid, with a salary up to £31k depending on experience.

You will raise invoices, process credit notes, manage customer accounts and perform bank reconciliations under the Finance Manager, gaining exposure to various finance functions. The ideal candidate holds an AAT qualification or equivalent and has sales ledger experience.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent practical finance experience.
• Experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable or finance administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing sales invoices
• Processing credit notes
• Managing customer invoicing portals
• Producing and distributing customer statements
• Maintaining accurate customer account information
• Performing credit control activities and monitoring credit limits
• Posting customer receipts and performing bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
• Providing cover across other finance functions when required
• Assisting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and reporting tasks

Skills

Sales ledger experience

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Location: Near Cambridge (Office-based initially but hybrid thereafter)

Salary: up to £31k depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation, due to impending the retirement of a current staff member, they are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and support the efficient management of the sales ledger function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of sales ledger activities. The position offers exposure to a broad range of finance functions and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements across the department.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Raising and issuing sales invoices
• Processing credit notes
• Managing customer invoicing portals
• Producing and distributing customer statements
• Maintaining accurate customer account information
• Performing credit control activities, including resolving account queries and monitoring credit limits
• Managing sales ledger write-offs and overpayments
• Working closely with internal and external contacts to resolve disputes
• Posting customer receipts and performing bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement
• Providing cover and support across other finance functions when required
• Assisting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and reporting tasks

We are keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience within a finance or accounts environment and who possess strong organisational and communication skills. Applications are welcomed from individuals with the following skills and experience:

Required skills and experience:

• AAT qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent practical finance experience
• Previous experience within a sales ledger, accounts receivable, or finance administration role
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good IT and systems skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Benefits:

• Salary between £28-31k depending on experience/qualifications
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare provision
• Flexible benefits package
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Must live within a commutable distance from Cambridge and have own transport

If you are an enthusiastic finance professional looking for your next challenge within a growing and forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.