Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

Axon Moore; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company pension scheme

Life insurance and death-in-service

Regular company events

Full training and ongoing support

Excellent long-term career stability

Job summary

Axon Moore invites applications for a Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger in Knutsford. You will support the sales ledger function, allocate customer receipts, and ensure reconciliations and ledgers are accurate.

The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, offering £28,000–£30,000 plus bonus and a supportive, stable environment with strong staff retention.

Qualifications

• Previous office administration experience (minimum 2 years)
• Finance, accounts or sales ledger experience would be advantageous
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• A reliable, proactive and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Allocating customer receipts accurately and efficiently
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving outstanding discrepancies
• Banking miscellaneous receipts
• Preparing and processing general ledger journals
• Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate financial records across bespoke systems
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance function

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

Knutsford, Cheshire

£28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus

35 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm

Permanent

Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting for a highly reputable and long-established business based in Knutsford.

Our client is a market leader within their industry, with an outstanding reputation built over many years and exceptional staff retention, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a stable and supportive working environment.

This is an excellent role for an organised and efficient individual who enjoys working with numbers and takes pride in producing accurate work.

You'll play a key role within the finance team, supporting the smooth running of the sales ledger function and helping to ensure reconciliations, allocations and financial records are maintained to a high standard.

The Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance and death-in-service cover
• Regular company events
• Full training and ongoing support
• Excellent long-term career stability

The Role

Reporting into the finance team, key responsibilities will include:

• Allocating customer receipts accurately and efficiently
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving outstanding discrepancies
• Banking miscellaneous receipts
• Preparing and processing general ledger journals
• Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate financial records across bespoke systems
• Providing administrative support to the wider finance function

About You

This role would suit someone who is naturally numerical, enjoys problem-solving and has a methodical approach to their work.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous office administration experience (minimum 2 years)
• Finance, accounts or sales ledger experience would be advantageous
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• A reliable, proactive and professional approach

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected business that genuinely looks after its employees. With excellent staff retention, a supportive team environment and a strong focus on stability, this role is ideal for someone seeking a long-term career within finance.

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