Sales Ledger Assistant

Thanet Earth; Birchington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Birchington is seeking an accounts receivable team member. You will ensure timely invoicing and fund collection while developing strong relationships with customers. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, assisting in month-end reporting, and resolving payment queries. AAT Level 2 or equivalent required, with strong Excel and communication skills essential. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including holidays, pension, and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension

Medicash cashback scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company social events

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Ability to resolve queries effectively.
• Work independently and in a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable for multiple businesses.
• Ensure timely recording of sales invoices.
• Collect funds due within agreed timescales.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.

Skills

AAT Level 2 qualification

Intermediate Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

You will be part of a small team responsible for managing the accounts receivable process across all supported businesses, ensuring all duties are completed in a timely and accurate manner. The role provides the opportunity to grow alongside the company and drive improvements as it continues to expand.

Other responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all sales invoices and related transactions are promptly and accurately recorded.
• Ensuring all funds due are collected within agreed timescales, with only appropriate deductions made by customers.
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies, liaising with customers to resolve payment queries.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting, including reconciliation of bank statements.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Level 2 AAT qualification or equivalent, with experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including data manipulation, lookups, pivot tables, etc.
• Attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and aptitude for query resolution.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.

A day in the life....

“You will play an active role within the finance department, ensuring customers pay on time for delivered goods. Responsible for your own customer accounts, you will generate sales invoices, match incoming payments to customer accounts, follow up on late payments, and liaise with teams and customers to resolve queries. You will also handle bank reconciliations, process journals, and assist with month-end tasks. There may be additional duties as directed by the Sales Ledger Manager and Financial Controller to provide a comprehensive role.”

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary.
• 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Medicash cashback scheme.
• In-service Life Assurance.
• Virtual GP service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits hub including shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Company social events.
• Recognition and rewards for innovation.

Plus much more.

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