Sales Ledger Assistant

Job description

We are working with a well-established construction company based in Northamptonshire to recruit a Sales Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team. This role is primarily office-based, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home, offering up to £30k.

Role Summary and Purpose

A Sales Ledger Assistant to support the Finance team in maintaining accurate and timely invoicing, managing sales ledger records, and resolving invoice-related queries. This role is ideal for someone with previous sales ledger experience who is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment within a growing organisation.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Generate and issue accurate customer sales invoices in a timely manner
• Ensure all invoices comply with company policies and client agreements
• Work collaboratively with other departments to confirm order and billing details
• Maintain accurate invoicing records and update customer billing information
• Prepare credit notes and process invoice adjustments where required
• Respond to and resolve invoice-related queries with internal teams
• Maintain shared Excel trackers for external clients
• Support the month-end billing process and ensure all sales are invoiced by relevant deadlines

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Sales Ledger role
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new accounting or ERP systems
• Good understanding of invoicing processes and basic financial principles
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with Sage 200 and/or COINS is advantageous but not essential

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive Finance team in a structured, growing business with clear responsibilities and opportunities to develop within the role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English