Sales Ledger Assistant

paretofm; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Holborn London is seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role requires accurate billing, maintaining customer accounts, and assisting in payment collections. Ideal candidates will have previous sales ledger experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software. The position is office-based 3 days a week, offering a salary between £30,000 and £32,000 pro-rated.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales ledger billing or similar finance role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue sales invoices ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, investigating discrepancies.
• Assist in the collection of outstanding payments and resolving issues.
• Accurately allocate customer payments to accounts and invoices.
• Act as the first point of contact for sales ledger queries.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly sales ledger reports.
• Contribute to improving billing processes and implementing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations.

Skills

Sales Experience

Time Management

Data Entry

Customer Service

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Powerpoint

Administrative Experience

Sales Support

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Sales Ledger Assistant

Location: Holborn London - 3 days a week in the office

Contract: 6 month fixed term contract

Salary: 30000 - 32000 (Pro rated)

The role

Working as part of a small close knit team you'll be responsible ensuring accurate and timely billing building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Preparation and Issuance – generate and issue sales invoices in accordance with agreed terms ensuring accuracy in amounts customer details and VAT compliance.
• Customer Account Reconciliation – maintain and reconcile customer accounts investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Credit Control Support – assist in the collection of outstanding payments following up on overdue accounts and liaising with customers to resolve issues.
• Payments Allocation – accurately allocate customer payments to their respective accounts and invoices.
• Query Resolution – act as the first point of contact for sales ledger queries from customers and internal departments ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Reporting – assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports related to sales ledger performance including aged debtors analysis.
• Process Improvement – contribute to improving billing processes and implementing best practices in the sales ledger function.
• Compliance – ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations including HMRC guidelines for VAT.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a sales ledger billing or similar finance role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage QuickBooks Xero) and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Time Management
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Computer Literacy
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Furniture Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• Sales Support

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

30000 - 32000