At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales ledger, raise invoices, and chase overdue payments.
- Company: Established membership organisation in Central London.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and exposure to finance operations.
- Why this job: Gain valuable finance experience while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience in finance roles and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
Temporary with potential to go permanent
London, Westminster, Fully Office Based
£18 - £22 per hour (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with strong sales ledger and credit control expertise?
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to join a well-established membership organisation based in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a busy sales ledger function while gaining broader exposure across finance operations.
The Role
This position will focus primarily on:
- Managing the sales ledger from end to end
- Raising invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
- Allocating receipts and reconciling customer accounts
- Proactively chasing overdue payments and resolving billing queries
- Producing aged debtor reports and monitoring outstanding balances
- Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting
You will also assist with:
- Accounts payable processing
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- General bookkeeping activities
- Finance system improvements and data migration projects
- Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
About You
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
- At least 3 years' experience within sales ledger, accounts receivable, credit control or finance assistant roles
- Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and credit control
- Good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills and confidence handling financial data
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Professional communication skills with confidence handling customer account queries
Desirable
- Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software
- AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or equivalent accounting qualification
- Experience working within a membership body, not-for-profit organisation, trade association, or SME environment
Finance Assistant Sales Ledger – Temporary employer: The Maine Group
Join a dynamic membership organisation in the heart of Central London, where your expertise as a Finance Assistant will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and the potential for a permanent position while being part of a team that prioritises excellence and innovation in finance operations.
