Sales Ledger Assistant

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

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant to join their team in Holborn, London. In this role, you will handle billing, customer account reconciliation, and support credit control. The ideal candidate has experience in finance, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in accounting software such as Sage and Excel. This position is a full-time, fixed-term contract lasting 6 months with a competitive salary range of £30,000 - £32,000.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue sales invoices ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile customer accounts for discrepancies.
• Assist in the collection of outstanding payments.
• Allocate customer payments accurately to their accounts.
• Resolve sales ledger queries promptly and effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of sales ledger performance reports.
• Contribute to process improvement in billing processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.

Skills

Sales Experience

Time Management

Data Entry

Customer Service

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

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 were 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 Salary: 30000 - 32000