Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Location: Leeds Office
Salary: £27,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Growing Finance Team

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Assistant to join our expanding Transactional Finance Team. This role has a strong Sales Ledger and Credit Control focus and is ideal for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping drive cash collection performance.

Working within a fast-growing business, you'll play a key role in managing customer invoicing, cash allocation, credit control activities, rebates, refunds, and account reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where your contribution will be valued as we continue our next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger & Invoicing

• Raise and process sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate customer account records within the ERP system.
• Process rebates in line with agreed commercial terms.
• Support sales ledger reconciliations and ensure data accuracy.

Credit Control & Cash Collection

• Support credit control activities by chasing outstanding balances via phone and email.
• Reduce overdue debt and help maintain healthy cash flow.
• Process remittances and accurately allocate cash received to customer accounts.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and account queries.

Customer Account Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Respond to account queries professionally and efficiently.
• Process customer refunds and maintain accurate records.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve invoicing and payment issues.

Data & Reporting

• Analyse and reconcile customer account data using Excel.
• Work with large data sets and multiple systems to support reporting requirements.
• Assist with month-end activities and wider transactional finance duties as required.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Administration role.
• Good understanding of invoicing, collections, cash allocation, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
• Experience using ERP systems (NetSuite experience desirable but not essential).
• AAT qualified, studying, or qualified by experience (QBE).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, positive, and solutions-focused.
• A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical cover*
• Death in Service cover*
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay*
• Salary sacrifice pension with employer matching up to 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Regular social events
• Genuine career progression within a growing business

Subject to eligibility.