Accounts Assistant – Sales Ledger
Location: Wokingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per year
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant – Sales Ledger to join a busy finance team in a full-time, office-based role. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and experience handling invoicing and customer account management in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices
Ensure correct pricing, terms, and discounts are applied
Liaise with relevant departments to confirm all billable items
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information
Respond to invoice-related queries in a timely and professional manner
Issue regular account statements and follow up on overdue payments
Assist with the collection of outstanding payments
Help manage overdue accounts and resolve billing disputes
Process payments, including online, card, and cheque transactions
Support reconciliation of accounts and resolve discrepancies
Assist with month-end reporting and account preparation
Experience & Qualifications
AAT qualification or equivalent (preferred)
At least 2 years of experience in a finance or invoicing role
Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage (or similar)
Good understanding of basic accounting principles
Skills & Competencies
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Professional, customer-focused approach
Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Company pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Life insurance
Monday to Friday working hours