Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger

Salary: Competitive Type: Full-time, permanent Working Pattern: Office-based The Opportunity A long-established and growing business is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team in a full-time, office-based role. This is a broad transactional finance position with a strong focus on sales ledger, invoicing and account reconciliation. It would suit someone who enjoys detail, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable working in a busy environment where things move quickly. The successful person will support the day-to-day running of customer invoicing and cash allocation, while also helping with reconciliations, query resolution and wider finance administration. Key Responsibilities * Raising customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner * Processing credit notes and invoice adjustments where required * Maintaining accurate customer account records and ensuring data is kept up to date * Investigating and resolving invoice or account queries with customers and internal teams * Posting and allocating incoming payments * Reconciling customer accounts and assisting with cashbook reconciliations * Supporting reconciliation of revenue and related cost lines * Checking, processing and filing supporting documentation * Ensuring relevant invoice back-up is issued where needed * Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining master data * Assisting with daily and month-end reporting * Supporting year-end and audit information requests * Providing general support across the finance team, including cover for colleagues where needed About You * Previous experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable or finance assistant role * Confident working in a busy, high-volume environment * Good attention to detail and a methodical approach * Comfortable using finance systems and Excel * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload * Positive, reliable and happy to work as part of a wider team * An interest in accountancy or finance development would be beneficial, though not essential What They’re Looking For They are keen to find someone organised, dependable and personable, with a practical approach and a willingness to get stuck in. This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team and takes real pride in keeping things accurate and running smoothly