Ledger Assistant

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

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting for a Ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent. The role involves Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable and Purchase Ledger support, offering exposure to broad finance functions and a proactive team environment.

Ideal candidates will have AR/Sales Ledger experience, attention to detail, and solid Excel skills. Immediate start available; salary £28,000–£30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger is essential.
• Purchase Ledger experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Sales Ledger

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 Responsibilities

Sales 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.