Job title: Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)
Location: Norwich
Salary: £28–£30k
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week; part-time equivalent of 4 days would be considered
Overview of the Role
Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger) to join their Finance team. This role offers an equal split between sales ledger and credit control responsibilities, with scope to provide broader support across the Finance team. It is well suited to someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a confident, organised approach to managing customer accounts.
Main Duties
- Preparing and raising sales invoices in collaboration with Project Managers
- Supporting the credit control process through timely follow-up of outstanding debt by telephone and email
- Helping to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances in line with company procedures
- Reviewing outstanding debt and maintaining accurate aged debt reporting
- Handling invoice and payment queries professionally and escalating more complex matters where appropriate
- Reconciling customer accounts and assisting with allocation of receipts as required
- Building effective working relationships with clients, Project Managers and colleagues
- Providing support to the wider Finance team across shared tasks and during busy periods
Person Specification/Profile
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in credit control and in preparing and processing sales invoices
- Experience of working to deadlines and managing a varied workload in a busy environment
- Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work proactively, use initiative and prioritise effectively
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- A collaborative approach with the ability to take ownership of allocated tasks
- A flexible approach to supporting both sales ledger and credit control functions
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience using Sage 50 accounting software
- Experience using project costing systems
- Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Personal Attributes
- Positive and professional approach
- Collaborative team player
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Strong commitment to service delivery and quality
- Enthusiasm for developing knowledge and skills within the role
- A cooperative and supportive approach to working with the wider Finance team
Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme
- Annual holiday entitlement
- Training and development opportunities to support your growth in the role
- Potential for flexible working arrangements, depending on business needs
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute across the wider Finance function
Contact [email protected] or call 01603 851840!