Sales Ledger Assistant (FTC 6 Months)

Flair Rugs; Glossop; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing business as a Sales Ledger Assistant, where your attention to detail and proactive mindset will be key to managing customer accounts effectively. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment, ensuring smooth financial processes while being part of a supportive and passionate team. With flexible working options and a focus on continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a company that values its people and their contributions. If you're ready to take ownership and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free Onsite Parking

Newly Refurbished Office

Colleague Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in sales ledger or accounts receivable is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile customer payments accurately.
• Follow up with customers for timely payments and resolve queries.
• Support annual audits with reliable data.

Skills

Sales Ledger Experience

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing Knowledge

Credit Control

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Proactive Mindset

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused Sales Ledger Assistant to step into a key role within our fast-paced Accounts team, based at our newly refurbished offices in Glossop, a vibrant town nestled between Greater Manchester and the Peak District.

If you’re ready to take ownership, stay one step ahead of the numbers, and help shape efficient, customer-focused finance processes, we’d love to have you on board.

Who Are We?

Established in 1984, and now the largest in our sector, we’re a dynamic and growing business with big ambitions. We’re proud of our diverse team, our fast-paced way of working and the opportunities that come with being part of something that’s constantly evolving. Our carefully crafted rugs are the centrepieces that bring rooms and people together. And that togetherness is the very essence of who we are.

We support each other to grow, take ownership, and go beyond expectations. You’ll join a team that’s warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what we do.

Come and Join Us

In this role, you'll help keep everything running smoothly across our customer accounts. From handling payments and resolving queries to chasing debt and supporting audits, you’ll be part of the team that ensures we deliver top-class service at every step.

Your Flair in Action

You’re organised, dependable, and have a natural eye for detail. Whether it’s following up on payments or making sure figures line up, you know how to get it right and keep things moving.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role
• Worked in a wholesale/supply chain/manufacturing environment - desirable
• A solid understanding of invoicing, credit control, and payment terms
• Great communication skills, you’re confident dealing with both colleagues and customers
• A methodical approach, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative approach

Your day-to-day will include:

• Processing and reconciling customer payments
• Following up with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve queries
• Managing refunds, credit notes, and adjustments with care and accuracy
• Keeping returns and debit notes updated and error-free
• Supporting the annual audit with clear, reliable data
• Carrying out regular internal checks and reconciliations
• Taking on additional tasks to support the wider finance team when needed

What Success Looks Like:

• Accurate, on-time processing of payments, returns, and debit notes
• Proactive credit control that keeps debt levels low and communication clear
• Consistently hitting month-end milestones with zero errors
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to work smarter
• Achieving KPIs and SLAs that support the wider goals of the business

Salary: £12.86 per hour

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week.

Hybrid Working:

While you’re finding your feet at Flair, you will spend most of your days in the office where we work the core hours of 09:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday with flexible start/finish times according to your schedule and location needs.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Newly Refurbished Office
• Colleague Discount

Last but certainly not least:

At Flair, we're an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and treat everyone fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other characteristics. Our recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on merit and business needs.