Sales Ledger & Finance Assistant
Location: Biggleswade
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full time, Office based
Hours: 37.5 hours; Mon - Fri, 8.00am - 4.00pm
Are you an experienced Sales Ledger professional looking for a varied role within a supportive, close-knit finance team? Our client, a long-established and highly respected manufacturer, is seeking a Sales Ledger & Finance Assistant to join their team at their head office in Biggleswade.
You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team of four, where every day offers variety and opportunities to grow. As well as managing the sales ledger, you'll play a key role in reviewing employee expenses and credit cards, posting job costing hours, and providing support across other finance functions when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure invoices are posted to the correct project codes in Sage 200
Liaise with project managers to confirm billing completeness
Apply correct VAT treatment, including CIS reverse VAT
Set up and maintain customer accounts
Chase outstanding payments and prepare applications for payment when applicable
Allocate cash receipts and maintain debtor analysis for month-end
Process and post employee expenses and company credit card transactions
Handle petty cash and expense claims from the overseas office
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable role
Proficiency with Sage 200
Strong understanding of CIS reverse VAT rules
Confident Excel user
High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive, team-oriented approach and willingness to support colleagues
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