Sales Ledger / Accounts Assistant
Location: Kendal Town Centre
Hours: Full-time 42.5 hours per week
About the role
We are looking for an organised and reliable Sales Ledger / Accounts Assistant to join our small finance team.
This is an important role within the business, with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the sales ledger function, ensuring customer accounts are accurate, invoices are raised correctly and payments are allocated promptly.
You will need to be confident working with figures, have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable taking responsibility for your own workload. As part of a small finance team, you will also be expected to work collaboratively and support other areas of the finance function when required.
Key responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day sales ledger function
- Raising and processing customer invoices
- Allocating customer payments and keeping accounts up to date
- Monitoring outstanding invoices and following up overdue accounts
- Dealing with customer account queries and resolving discrepancies
- Processing credit notes and account adjustments
- Reconciling customer accounts and ensuring records are accurate
- Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting
- Liaising with customers and other departments regarding invoicing and payments
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is entered correctly onto our systems
- Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts duties when required
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous sales ledger / accounts receivable experience
- Has hands-on experience using QuickBooks – this is essential
- Is confident working with figures and financial information
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right
- Is organised and able to manage their own workload and deadlines
- Has good communication skills and is comfortable speaking to customers regarding accounts and payments
- Is confident using IT and is able to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Is practical, proactive and willing to get involved
- Works well as part of a small team but is also comfortable working independently
What we offer
- A varied role within a friendly, established business
- The opportunity to become an important part of our finance team
- A supportive working environment
To apply
If you have solid sales ledger experience, are confident using QuickBooks and are looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real contribution within a small finance team, we would like to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
