Sales ledger assistant

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop

ABP Food Group is one of Europe's leading privately owned agribusiness companies. The business employs over 14,000 people, and has 51 manufacturing plants in Ireland, the UK, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Holland, France and Spain. ABP Food Group is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK, and the company also operates substantial renewable, pet food and protein divisions. The business's success is underpinned by three core values: 1.Integrity: we firmly believe in the integrity of our products and operations - and we always will. Our meat is sustainably reared and completely traceable. Our processes are lean and transparent.2.Customer Focus: we consider our customers to be valued partners. We believe in generating relationships based on mutual trust and shared expertise, so that we can deliver our customers a true commercial advantage.3.Service: regardless of the service we provide, impeccable customer relations will be a constant. We don't believe in resting on our laurels, we believe in going above and beyond in service of our customers each day. The UK business is HQ near Birmingham Airport and employs 6,500 people across 20 manufacturing plants. The business operates in a matrix, with each manufacturing plant having its own General Manager and Financial Controller with full P&L responsibility. The SiteABP Penston is based in Glasgow and is a high-profile fresh meat retail packing plant. Turnover in excess of £100m and employing 250+ employees.

Role Purpose

To support the finance team in maintaining accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and ensuring all sales ledger transactions are recorded correctly. The role ensures strong financial controls, supports month‑end close activities, and contributes to good customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices manually as and when required.
• Accurately match customer order lines between manufacturing and finance systems and close orders for invoicing.
• Resolve order discrepancies with internal departments.
• Maintain accurate sales ledger records.
• Respond to customer queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with month‑end closing activities.
• Support audits by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• General admin including scanning and filing where relevant.
• Other ad hoc duties.

Skills

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or sales ledger (preferred).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

Personal Attributes

• Organised and methodical.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop.