Sales Ledger - Assistant Accountant

Axon Moore; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore in Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing, well-established organisation. The role owns the billing and sales ledger function in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

You will manage contractual invoicing, produce high volumes of sales invoices, reconcile to ledgers, and handle invoice queries while maintaining customer accounts in the finance system. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable / Accounts Assistant roles.
• Proven high-volume invoicing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficient Excel skills and comfortable with finance systems.
• Able to meet deadlines within a structured reporting cycle.
• Proactive, organised, reliable, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing contractual invoicing (4-weekly and monthly schedules).
• Producing and distributing high volumes of sales invoices.
• Reconciling invoicing to ledgers and investigating discrepancies.
• Raising additional invoices as required.
• Maintaining customer accounts and agreements within the finance system.
• Posting and matching customer payments.
• Handling and resolving invoice queries promptly.

Skills

Sales ledger experience

High-volume invoicing

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Finance systems experience

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Tools

Finance software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing and well-established organisation based in Leeds. This is a key role within the finance team, taking ownership of the billing and sales ledger function in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Managing contractual invoicing (4-weekly and monthly schedules)
• Producing and distributing high volumes of sales invoices
• Reconciling invoicing to ledgers and investigating discrepancies
• Raising additional invoices as required
• Maintaining customer accounts and agreements within the finance system
• Posting and matching customer payments
• Handling and resolving invoice queries promptly

About You

• Previous experience in a Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable / Accounts Assistant role
• Proven experience managing high-volume invoicing
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• The ability to work to deadlines within a structured reporting cycle
• A proactive, organised, and reliable approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing business where the finance function plays a vital role in overall performance. You’ll have the chance to take real ownership of your area, develop your skills, and contribute to ongoing improvements within a supportive team environment