Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Candidate Source; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organisation in Employee Welfare is seeking a Finance Assistant specialising in Sales Ledger. The role involves raising sales invoices, ensuring accurate billing, and liaising with internal teams. Strong communication and experience in finance processes are essential. This position offers a salary of £25,000–£27,000 and a hybrid working model, providing a great opportunity to develop finance skills within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Fantastic company benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sales ledger management and invoicing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliation and data/statistical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices, credit notes, and issuing statements.
• Ensuring accurate billing based on client contracts.
• Liaising with internal teams to support workflows.

Skills

Finance processes experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Sage 200

SAP Concur

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant specialising in Sales Ledger to join a supportive organisation within the Employee Welfare Sector. You’ll be an important part of a collaborative Finance Team, helping to maintain accurate financial records, support revenue processes, and contribute to smooth billing operations.

Along with a salary of £25,000–£27,000, you will also receive:

Hybrid working: 3 days in the Brighton office, 2 days from home

A wide range of fantastic company benefits

Opportunity to work closely with multiple internal teams and external clients

A supportive and collaborative working environment

The chance to broaden your finance experience across credit control, audits, reporting, and more

What you’ll be doing as Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Raising sales invoices, credit notes, and issuing statements.

Ensuring accurate billing by understanding and applying client contract details.

Liaising with internal teams and account managers to support smooth workflows.

Investigating on-account payments and processing fees for specific clients.

Responding to Accounts Receivable queries and maintaining accurate system balances.

Supporting the Finance Team with credit control, audit queries, and general financial tasks.

What we’re looking for in a Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Experience in finance processes including sales ledger management, invoicing, and revenue tracking.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships.

Ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable knowledge of Sage 200, SAP Concur, bank reconciliation, and data/statistical reporting.

Strong organisational skills and accuracy in managing financial information.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills within a growing and supportive organisation, while taking ownership of key sales ledger responsibilities and working closely with teams across the business.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

To apply for this role as Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger), please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.