Sales Ledger Assistant

Reed; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Administrator to join a busy finance team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on accurate and timely billing of customers, maintaining financial records, and supporting internal and external stakeholders.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) within a dynamic finance function, requiring experience with high-volume invoicing and strong data entry abilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn and use new systems quickly.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue sales invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring data is entered correctly and kept up to date.
• Review quotation details and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and audit requirements are met before billing.
• Liaise with customers and internal sales teams regarding invoicing matters.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries promptly, delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Support the wider finance function with additional duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Sales Ledger Administrator to join a busy finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely billing of customers, maintaining financial records, and providing excellent support to both internal and external stakeholders. This is a 12 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue sales invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring data is entered correctly and kept up to date.
• Review quotation details and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and audit requirements are met before billing.
• Liaise with customers and internal sales teams regarding invoicing matters.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries promptly, delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Support the wider finance function with additional duties as required.

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience working within a high-volume invoicing environment.
• Experience in a customer-facing or customer service role.
• Strong data entry and administration skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn and use new systems quickly.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.