Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Leeds | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Home) | Up to £30,000 DOE

This is an opportunity to join a business that's grown significantly over recent years and continues to expand at pace.

Working within a growing transactional finance team, you'll take ownership of a range of sales ledger and accounts receivable activities, supporting a business that operates nationally and continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and technology.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with customers, is comfortable handling large volumes of data and wants to be part of a finance function that continues to evolve alongside the wider business.

The Opportunity

You'll join an established finance team with responsibility for supporting the sales ledger function, ensuring invoices, cash allocations, customer accounts and collections activities are managed accurately and efficiently.

The business has experienced significant growth and is continuing to develop its finance processes and systems, creating an environment where ideas and improvements are welcomed.

This is a varied role that combines transactional finance, customer relationship management and problem-solving, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a broad workload.

Why this role stands out

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Growing business with strong long-term prospects
Exposure to a wide range of sales ledger and accounts receivable activities
Modern systems and technology-driven environment
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements

What you'll get involved in

Raising and processing customer invoices
Managing rebates and customer credits
Supporting credit control activities and debt collection
Processing remittances and allocating incoming cash
Investigating and resolving customer account queries
Maintaining accurate customer records
Working with large data sets and reconciliations
Supporting month-end activities
Liaising with internal departments to resolve account issues
Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
Providing support to the wider transactional finance team when required

Who this is for

You'll likely be someone who:

Has experience within Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role
Is AAT qualified, studying, or qualified through experience
Enjoys working with customers and building relationships
Has strong Excel skills and is comfortable handling large volumes of data
Is organised, accurate and detail-oriented
Adapts well to change and enjoys working in a growing business
Brings a positive, team-focused attitude

Experience using ERP systems would be beneficial, though not essential.

The environment

You'll be joining a collaborative and ambitious finance team within a business that continues to invest in growth, technology and employee development.

The culture is friendly, supportive and fast-moving, with plenty of opportunities to contribute ideas and build your experience.

The reward

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical cover (following probation)
4x salary life assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Pension matched up to 6%
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Regular social events
Career progression opportunities within a growing business