Sales Ledger Assistant

About the role

The finance team of a well‑established business in Keynsham is looking for a proactive Sales Ledger Assistant. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage the sales ledger, maintain customer accounts and ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Raise and process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Maintain the sales ledger and keep customer account records up to date.
• Allocate cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Chase outstanding debts via telephone and email.
• Produce customer statements and aged debtor reports.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment disputes.
• Support month‑end sales ledger reconciliations.
• Assist credit control activities and help reduce overdue debt.
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative and accounting support to the wider finance team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, credit control or finance assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and organised approach to work.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of accounting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.