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