Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Pertemps; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Sales Ledger & Credit Control Assistant to join their finance team. You will manage sales ledger processes and credit control, ensuring accurate invoicing and client communication. The ideal candidate has experience with Xero and Sage, and excellent attention to detail. This is a full-time, office-based role offering a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive and friendly working environment

Office-based role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales ledger and credit control role.
• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to client interactions.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Raise and issue accurate sales invoices in line with client agreements.
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger.
• Monitor aged debt and carry out proactive credit control.
• Handle client queries and resolve payment issues professionally.
• Update financial records using Xero and Sage.
• Support month-end reporting and account reconciliations.

Skills

Sales ledger management

Credit control

Attention to detail

Expertise in Xero

Expertise in Sage

Excel proficiency

Confident communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pertemps Milton Keynes branch are currently recruiting an experienced Sales Ledger and Credit Control for our client based in Milton Keynes.

📌 Job Title: Sales Ledger & Credit Control Assistant

📍 Location: Milton Keynes

💼 Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30

We’re seeking an experienced Sales Ledger & Credit Control Assistant to join our clients finance team in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on accounts role, ideal for someone with a strong background in managing sales ledger processes and credit control within a busy office environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and issue accurate sales invoices in line with client agreements
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger
• Monitor aged debt and carry out proactive credit control
• Handle client queries and resolve payment issues professionally
• Update financial records using Xero and Sage
• Support month-end reporting and account reconciliations

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a sales ledger and credit control role
• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to client interactions
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Office based role.
• Monday - Friday
• 0900 - 1730 (1 hour for lunch)
• A family feel business, making you feel included and welcome from day 1.

To Apply:

To apply for the above role, please forward your CV to [e-mail], please include your current notice period/availability to work, and current salary.