Sales Ledger and Accounts Assistant - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm £35,000 per annum Onsite parking, Progressive organisation, training and development plus company benefits. This is a major operational finance role within the business, with ownership of the day-to-day sales ledger and operational billing processes across multiple divisions of the company.
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The role sits between operations, transport, weighbridge, customer accounts, sales, and finance, requiring somebody who is commercially aware, highly organised, process-driven, and confident in managing large volumes of operational and financial transactions within a fast-paced environment.
The Role
This role is heavily focused on:
Operational billing
Sales ledger management
Invoice processing
Financial accuracy
Transaction validation
Audit trail compliance
Customer account management
Billing deadlines
Revenue reconciliation
Month-end financial support
Operational coordination
Reporting and data analysis
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger Ownership & Billing Management
Full day-to-day management of the sales ledger function
Raising and processing invoices accurately and within required deadlines
Managing daily, weekly, and month-end billing schedules
Ensuring all billing deadlines are achieved
Reviewing operational transactions prior to invoice release
Managing customer account administration and billing records
Monitoring aged debtors and unresolved account queries
Liaising directly with customers regarding:
Invoice queries
Account discrepancies
Supporting documentation
Copy invoices
Waste transfer notes
POD requests
Managing invoice adjustments, billing amendments, and credit note investigations
Ensuring all invoices are supported by complete operational and financial audit trails
Maintaining strong financial controls and transactional accuracy throughout the billing process
Operational Billing & Transaction Processing
Daily clear-down and validation of operational transactions across:
Skip hire
Roll-on-roll-off services
Waste management
Recycling operations
Haulage
Aggregates
Site clearance works
Reviewing and validating:
Waste types
EWC codes
Vehicle registrations
Disposal locations
Weights and tonnages
Purchase order numbers
Client pricing agreements
Subcontractor charges
Supporting compliance documentation
Customer Accounts & Query Resolution
Managing customer accounts and billing-related queries professionally and efficiently
Reporting & Departmental Collaboration
Working closely with the accounts, operations, and sales teams to provide a suite of operational and financial reporting across the business
Finance & Month-End Responsibilities
Working closely with the Finance Director on end-of-month close-down procedures
Supporting month-end revenue reconciliation and financial validation processes
Ensuring all operational revenue is captured correctly prior to financial xxuwjjq close-down
Supporting accrual reviews, cost checks, and invoice validation procedures
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Minimum 3 years experience within accounts, sales ledger, billing, or finance administration roles
Previous experience using Sage accounting software is essential
Strong experience managing sales ledger and invoice processing functions
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
Formulas
Reporting
Data analysis
Spreadsheet management
Reconciliations
Strong audit trail and compliance background
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Experience managing high volumes of transactional information
Strong understanding of:
Sales ledger management
Invoice processing
Account reconciliations
Financial administration
Billing controls
Ability to work to strict financial and billing deadlines
Strong coordination and organisational skills
Professional telephone and email manner