At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales ledger operations and assist with various finance tasks in a supportive team.
- Company: Join a growing business that values flexibility and teamwork.
- Benefits: Part-time salary of £25,000, 25 days holiday pro rata, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a chance to improve finance processes.
- Why this job: Gain autonomy in your role while contributing to a positive, people-focused culture.
- Qualifications: 5 years of credit control experience and confidence using Excel.
Are you a proactive Sales Ledger/Credit Control professional looking for a flexible, supportive finance role where you can really take ownership? We are working with a growing business that is looking to welcome a Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger) into their friendly and collaborative finance team. This is a part-time opportunity (approx. 24 hours per week) with flexibility around days worked. While normal full-time hours are 9:00–5:30 (with a 30-minute lunch), the team is happy to accommodate different working patterns – ideally this will be 3 full days, however for the right individual they can offer 24 hours over 5 days between 10-3 - with the understanding that some flexibility is required around month end.
The Role: Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will oversee all finance operations associated with Sales Ledger and assist with various accounting and administrative tasks within the Finance Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Download bank transactions and post receipts from Lloyds bank into Sage Intacct
- Reconcile the cash receipts posted weekly/monthly in Intacct with Lloyds bank
- Assist with weekly and monthly sales invoice processing
- Email customer statements monthly
- Resolve payment discrepancies, disputes and billing issues
- Update key debtors monthly for SMT and monitor unbilled exposure
- Produce and maintain Aged debtors report with commentary
- Ensuring adherence to credit insurance policy
- Maintaining accurate record keeping
- Chase outstanding debt to ensure customer payment terms are kept
- Provide general administrative support to the finance department
- Work closely with other departments to gather financial information and provide support as needed
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvements within the finance function
- Complete any ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Finance manager
- Leading the monthly credit control meeting with Managing Director and Finance Director
- To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required
- Updating customer invoice portals
What our client is Looking For: Our client is seeking a great team fit – someone approachable, organised, and confident communicating at all levels. You will have hands-on experience (minimum 5 years) of credit control.
You’ll ideally have:
- Proven experience in a Sales Ledger / Finance Assistant role
- Confidence using Excel (intermediate level)
- Experience with Sage Intacct / 50
- Exposure to an in-house management information system
- A proactive, can-do attitude and strong organisational skills
- Detail-oriented, organised and capable of meeting deadlines
Salary & Benefits: £25,000 Part-time salary (£20.03 per hour)
25 days holiday pro rata
Pension scheme
Free fruit
Cycle to Work scheme
Free on-site parking
Birthday day off (after 1 year’s service)
Hybrid working available in the future
Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values flexibility, teamwork, and ownership. You’ll have autonomy in your role, the support of an experienced Finance Manager, and the chance to be part of a positive, people-focused culture.
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