Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Company events

Training & support

Career stability

Job summary

Confidential in Knutsford, Cheshire, is seeking a Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger to support the finance team and maintain accurate records. The role involves reconciling accounts, allocating receipts, and producing timely financial documents.

Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, the permanent position offers a competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000 plus bonus and a solid benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years office administration experience.
• Finance, accounts or sales ledger experience would be advantageous.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Excel

Word

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.