Sales Ledger Assistant

ABP Food Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Internal Training & Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition

Refer a Friend

Tech Discounts

EV Charging Parking

Onsite Canteen

Life Assurance

Free Fruit

Job summary

ABP Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail‑driven Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger assistant in Glasgow. You will process invoices, match orders, and support month‑end activities to maintain strong financial controls and timely processing.

The role involves resolving discrepancies and answering customer queries with accuracy. The position offers exposure to diverse invoicing tasks, cross‑department collaboration, and opportunities to develop in finance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or sales ledger (preferred).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices manually as and when required.
• Accurately match customer order lines between manufacturing and finance systems and close orders for invoicing.
• Resolve order discrepancies with internal departments.
• Respond to customer queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Support audits by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• General admin including scanning and filing where relevant.
• Other ad hoc duties.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Sales ledger

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

ABP Food Group is one of Europe's leading privately owned agribusiness companies. The business employs over 14,000 people, and has 51 manufacturing plants in Ireland, the UK, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Holland, France and Spain.

ABP Food Group is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK, and the company also operates substantial renewable, pet food and protein divisions.

Role Purpose

To support the finance team in maintaining accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and ensuring all sales ledger transactions are recorded correctly. The role ensures strong financial controls, supports month-end close activities, and contributes to good customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices manually as and when required.
• Accurately match customer order lines between manufacturing and finance systems and close orders for invoicing.
• Resolve order discrepancies with internal departments.
• Respond to customer queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Support audits by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• General admin including scanning and filing where relevant.
• Other ad hoc duties.

Skills

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or sales ledger (preferred).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes.
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free fruit