Sales Ledger Clark

Confidential; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through Hays

Job summary

Confidential in Wakefield is seeking a seasoned Sales Ledger Clerk to join the finance team on a temporary, fully office-based basis. You will handle daily ledger tasks within a small team, ensuring accurate customer accounts and efficient payment processing.

The role offers 30–40 hours weekly, with standard hours 08:30–17:00, and an immediate start. Apply your skills in a supportive environment and gain solid experience in a busy finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Ledger or AR roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to prioritise workload in a busy team.
• Good IT skills and ability to use finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Banking cash and cheque receipts.
• Posting debit/credit card and BACS payments.
• Raising customer credit notes.
• Taking customer card payments.
• Handling customer account and payment queries.
• Processing credits and recharges.
• Scanning and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Producing reports for sales representatives.
• Supporting colleagues during holidays and peak periods.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and high level of service.
• Undertaking general accounts administration duties.

Skills

Sales Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Finance systems

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Wakefield Fully Office-Based 30-40 Hours Per Week Immediate Start Available

A well-established business in Wakefield is looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Working within a friendly team of three, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and payments are processed efficiently.

This is a fully office-based position offering flexibility around working days and start times, with standard hours of 08:30am to 5:00pm and between 30 and 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Banking cash and cheque receipts
• Posting debit card, credit card and BACS payments
• Raising customer credit notes
• Taking customer card payments
• Handling customer account and payment queries
• Processing credits and recharges
• Scanning and maintaining supporting documentation
• Producing reports and responding to requests from sales representatives
• Supporting colleagues during holidays, absences and peak periods
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring a high level of customer service
• Undertaking general accounts administration duties as required
• Following company procedures and health & safety requirements

About You

• Previous experience within Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Accounts Administration
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident dealing with customers and internal stakeholders
• Good IT skills and experience using finance systems
• Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
• Organised, reliable and proactive in your approach
• Comfortable working as part of a small, close-knit finance team

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Flexible working pattern of 30-40 hours per week
• Fully office-based role in Wakefield
• Supportive finance team of three
• Weekly pay through Hays
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy finance function