Sales Ledger & Finance Assistant - 1st Choice Rec : Job Details

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

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.