Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

Plus One Recruitment; Deddington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Life cover

Training budget & development support

Holiday entitlement 20 days + BH (ramp

Job summary

Plus One Recruitment in Deddington, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a forward-thinking team. The role focuses on sales ledger administration, invoicing, reconciliations and credit control, with broader purchase ledger support and process improvement.

AAT study or relevant degree is welcomed, along with an interest in AI and automation. Hybrid working, 37.5 hours, with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Studying towards an AAT qualification, have previous experience in an Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role, or be a recent graduate with a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related subject.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and time management.
• Confident communicator who works well as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, reliable and positive, with a willingness to take ownership and find solutions.
• Good computer skills and an interest in digital technology, automation and AI.
• Experience using SAGE or a similar finance system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices and ensure the Sales Ledger is accurate, up to date and fully reconciled.
• Receipt and reconcile client purchase orders, while monitoring un-invoiced balances, debtors and landed margin.
• Carry out proactive credit control, including following up overdue payments and preparing and issuing client statements.
• Manage client rebates and support accurate Sales Ledger records and reporting for management.
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to queries promptly and providing a helpful and professional service.
• Provide Purchase Ledger cover when required, including credit card administration and reconciliations.
• Support purchase order approvals and wider finance administration, working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, increase efficiency and make better use of technology, automation and AI.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Technology & AI interest

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Deddington, Oxfordshire

About the Employer

An innovative and collaborative organisation operating within the marketing and communications sector, supporting well-known brands through creative thinking, commercial expertise and technology. With a strong focus on people, innovation and continuous improvement, the business combines specialist knowledge with smart digital tools to deliver effective solutions in a fast-changing environment.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Finance Assistant to develop their finance career within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You ll help keep day-to-day financial processes running smoothly, with a particular focus on sales ledger administration, invoicing, reconciliations and credit control. You ll also provide purchase ledger and wider operational support while helping identify smarter ways of working. If you re organised, detail-focused and curious about technology and AI, this is an excellent opportunity to build your finance experience and make a real contribution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices and ensure the Sales Ledger is accurate, up to date and fully reconciled.
• Receipt and reconcile client purchase orders, while monitoring un-invoiced balances, debtors and landed margin.
• Carry out proactive credit control, including following up overdue payments and preparing and issuing client statements.
• Manage client rebates and support accurate Sales Ledger records and reporting for management.
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to queries promptly and providing a helpful and professional service.
• Provide Purchase Ledger cover when required, including credit card administration and reconciliations.
• Support purchase order approvals and wider finance administration, working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, increase efficiency and make better use of technology, automation and AI.

Education & Skills Required

• Studying towards an AAT qualification, have previous experience in an Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role, or be a recent graduate with a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related subject.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and time management.
• Confident communicator who works well as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, reliable and positive, with a willingness to take ownership and find solutions.
• Good computer skills and an interest in digital technology, automation and AI.
• Experience using SAGE or a similar finance system would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• £27,000 salary
• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• Full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working, with Fridays working from home
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 25 days
• Life cover and wellness benefits
• Training budget and ongoing professional development support
• Supportive, professional and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to broaden your finance experience and develop your career over time

If you re looking to develop your finance career and have the organisation, attention to detail and positive attitude to succeed, we d love to hear from you.