Sales Ledger Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Free Parking with EV Charging

Life Assurance

Onsite canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ABP Food Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger assistant to join the finance team at Glasgow. You will process invoices, match orders, and maintain accurate ledgers, ensuring timely customer settlements and strong financial controls.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, good communication, and proficiency in Excel, with opportunities to support month‑end close and audits while contributing to smooth customer relationships and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices manually as required.
• Accurately match customer orders 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

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: On site / Penston Rd, Glasgow G33 4AG, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Finance
Salary: Negotiable salary

About us:

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 transactionsare 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