Sales Ledger Clerk

Reed; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Friendly finance team

Well-established employer

Wakefield location

Job summary

Reed in Wakefield is seeking a Temporary Sales Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. You will maintain customer accounts, resolve queries, and provide essential sales ledger support in a structured environment.

The role focuses on accuracy, timely processing of receipts, and effective communication with customers and internal colleagues. Immediate start and a full-time temporary assignment available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Ledger or related roles is essential.
• Strong numerical and data-entry accuracy is required.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Confident communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain sales ledger transactions.
• Bank cash/cheque receipts and post card payments.
• Allocate and post BACS receipts.
• Raise customer credit notes as needed.
• Scan and maintain supporting documentation.
• Handle customer account queries via phone and email.
• Support colleagues with account and reporting queries.
• Process credits and recharges.
• Assist across the finance function during busy periods.
• Maintain accurate records and follow procedures.

Skills

Sales Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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