Ledger Assistant

Confidential; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Ledger Assistant role at Adecco Group UK & Ireland is based in Newcastle-under-Lyme with a 6-month fixed-term contract and immediate start. It offers a salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum and broad exposure to finance functions within a supportive team.

The role covers Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger support, with responsibilities including invoicing, payments processing, reconciliations, and month-end tasks. A stable, friendly environment is provided by a leading recruitment group.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger is essential.
• Purchase Ledger experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve queries.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable: Allocating and processing customer payments, raising invoices, supporting credit control, resolving queries and raising credit notes.
• Purchase Ledger Support: Reconciling supplier statements, assisting the Purchase Ledger team, supporting month-end activities and general ledger administration, providing admin support across the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ledger Assistant

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to become permanent)
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for a Ledger Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

Key ResponsibilitiesSales Ledger / Accounts Receivable

• Allocating and processing customer payments
• Raising and issuing customer invoices
• Supporting credit control activities
• Resolving account queries and investigating discrepancies
• Raising credit notes as required

Purchase Ledger Support

• Reconciling supplier statements
• Assisting the Purchase Ledger team with day-to-day tasks
• Supporting month-end activities and general ledger administration
• Providing additional administrative support across the finance function

About You

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger is essential
• Purchase Ledger experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve queries
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to gain broad finance experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Potential for the role to become permanent

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.