Temporary Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger) | Stockport | Temporary Contract | Up to £150 per day
A growing international business is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its Finance team on a temporary basis for a minimum of 3 months. This is a hands‑on role supporting a busy sales ledger function, with responsibility for maintaining customer accounts, allocating payments, managing outstanding debt and resolving account queries across an international customer base.
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, quickly get to grips with existing processes and provide reliable support to a busy finance team. You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and Sales, helping to ensure customer accounts remain accurate, cash is collected efficiently and issues are resolved promptly.
Responsibilities
- Process customer invoices, credit notes and sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor customer accounts, allocate incoming payments and investigate any unallocated receipts.
- Proactively manage outstanding debt, issuing reminder communications and following up overdue balances.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to investigate and resolve account discrepancies and queries.
- Maintain accurate sales ledger records, reconciliations and supporting documentation while identifying opportunities to improve processes.
About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger or Credit Control role.
- Strong practical knowledge of invoicing, credit notes, payment allocation and debt collection.
- Confident communicating with customers regarding outstanding balances and account queries.
- Good Excel skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Experience working with international customers, multiple currencies, credit insurance or consolidated invoicing would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for an immediate start within a supportive and fast‑paced environment. You'll gain exposure to international customer accounts while playing a key role in maintaining the integrity of the sales ledger and supporting cash collection activities.
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Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger in Stockport employer: Forge Talent
Forge Talent is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within a fast-scaling technology environment. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth, all while being part of a supportive team that values their contributions to strategic financial planning and decision-making.
