Sales Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Wakefield, seeks an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk for a busy finance team. The role focuses on maintaining customer accounts, resolving queries, and providing timely ledger support in a structured environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable experience, strong numerical accuracy, and proficient IT skills. This temporary, full-time assignment offers an immediate start in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Finance Assistant or Credit Control roles.
• Strong numerical and data-entry accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient IT skills with finance systems and Microsoft Office.
• Proactive and dependable team player.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain sales ledger transactions.
• Bank cash and cheque receipts.
• Post debit and credit card payments.
• Allocate and post BACS receipts.
• Raise customer credit notes.
• Scan and maintain supporting documentation.
• Handle customer account queries by telephone and email.
• Process customer card payments.
• Support colleagues with account and reporting queries.
• Process credits and recharges.
• Assist across finance during busy periods and holidays.
• Maintain accurate records and follow procedures.

Skills

Sales Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Finance systems

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finance systems

Job description

Wakefield Immediate Start Available Temporary Assignment

Are you an experienced Sales Ledger professional looking for a varied role within a busy finance team?

We're supporting a successful and long-established business in Wakefield with the recruitment of a Temporary Sales Ledger Clerk. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in accuracy, and values being part of a collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys building strong working relationships, resolving queries, and ensuring financial records are maintained to a high standard.

The Role

As part of the Finance Department, you will provide essential sales ledger support, ensuring customer accounts are accurately maintained and queries are handled efficiently and professionally.

• Processing and maintaining sales ledger transactions
• Banking cash and cheque receipts
• Posting debit and credit card payments
• Allocating and posting BACS receipts
• Raising customer credit notes
• Scanning and maintaining supporting documentation
• Managing customer account queries via telephone and email
• Processing customer card payments
• Supporting internal colleagues with account and reporting queries
• Processing credits and recharges
• Assisting colleagues across the finance function during busy periods and holiday cover
• Maintaining accurate records and following company procedures

About You

• Previous experience in Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Finance Assistant or Credit Control roles
• Strong numerical and data-entry accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills with both customers and internal stakeholders
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Proficient IT skills with experience of finance systems and Microsoft Office
• A proactive and dependable team player

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive finance team
• Well-established and financially secure employer
• Full-time temporary assignment
• Convenient Wakefield location
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy accounts function

If you're an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk seeking your next temporary opportunity and enjoy working in a professional, team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.