Job Description
Macildowie are working with this client based local to Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
We are working with a business who are seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant to join the Finance and Commercial team on a permanent, office-based role with potential hybrid flexibility. This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring smooth financial operations for a busy, fast-growing construction business.
This is not just about processing numbers - you'll be the first point of contact for debtor queries, maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, and payments are collected on time. You will also support the Finance Manager and Finance Director with reporting and month-end responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the sales ledger function - raising invoices, processing payments, credit notes, and reconciling customer accounts.
- Chasing overdue accounts, issuing reminders, and resolving debtor queries to ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms.
- Monitoring statements and business transactions, following up on any missing invoices or discrepancies.
- Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding invoices, payments, and account queries.
- Assisting with wider finance duties including scanning, filing, document processing, and preparing financial reports.
- Supporting month-end processes in collaboration with the Finance Manager and Finance Director.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a finance support, accounts receivable, or credit control role.
- Effective communicator, comfortable liaising with both customers and suppliers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software is highly desirable.
- A proactive, problem-solving approach and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure accuracy.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a small but busy finance team, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is motivated to take ownership of the sales ledger and debt collection processes.
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