Sales Ledger Assistant

Location: Holborn, London - 3 days a week in the office

Contract: 6 month fixed term contract

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (Pro rated)

The role

Working as part of a small, close knit team you'll be responsible ensuring accurate and timely billing, building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Preparation and Issuance - generate and issue sales invoices in accordance with
agreed terms, ensuring accuracy in amounts, customer details, and VAT compliance
• Customer Account Reconciliation - maintain and reconcile customer accounts,
investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Credit Control Support - assist in the collection of outstanding payments, following up on overdue accounts and liaising with customers to resolve issues
• Payments Allocation - accurately allocate customer payments to their respective accounts and invoices
• Query Resolution - act as the first point of contact for sales ledger queries from customers and internal departments, ensuring prompt and effective resolution
• Reporting - assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports related to sales ledger performance, including aged debtors analysis
• Process Improvement - contribute to improving billing processes and implementing best practices in the sales ledger function
• Compliance - ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations, including HMRC guidelines for VAT

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a sales ledger, billing, or similar finance role
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and MS Excel
• Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential