Sales Administrator

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northampton is seeking a Sales Ledger Administrator to join their finance team. This full-time position is crucial for managing customer accounts, issuing invoices, and ensuring financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Company pension scheme

Access to discounts at over 800 retailers

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sales ledger administration required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer portals and issue invoices.
• Resolve customer queries and post payments.
• Support Credit Controller during peak periods.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Experience in Sales Ledger Administration

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Sales Ledger Administrator to join a growing finance team based in Northampton. This full-time role is critical in helping the department meet its financial targets. You will be responsible for managing customer portals, issuing invoices, posting payments, and supporting broader finance functions. The ideal candidate will be well-organised, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities

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  Daily management and updating of customer portals

  
  


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  Prompt resolution of customer queries

  
  


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  Issuing customer invoices

  
  


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  Posting customer payments

  
  


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  Maintaining accurate customer and supplier account records

  
  


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  Liaising with internal departments to ensure customers have the required documentation

  
  


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  Supporting the Credit Controller and Purchase Ledger Assistant during absences or peak periods

  
  


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  Suggesting improvements to enhance process efficiency

  
  

Requirements

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  Experience in sales ledger administration

  
  


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  Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

  
  


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  Ability to communicate clearly and work well under pressure

  
  


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  High attention to detail and accuracy

  
  


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  Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to evolving business needs

  
  


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  Strong organisational skills and the ability to use initiative

  
  

Benefits

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  Competitive salary: £27,000–£32,000, depending on experience

  
  


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  20 days holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus 8 statutory days

  
  


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  Company pension scheme

  
  


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  Access to discounts at over 800 high street and online retailers

  
  


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  Career progression opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment