Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Location:

Leeds

Salary: £27,000-£30,000 depending on experience

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Search are recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing business in Leeds. This role focuses on the sales ledger, including invoicing, credit control, rebates, refunds, cash allocation and reconciliation. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency and excellent service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident working with large data sets, ERP systems (Net Suite experience is advantageous but not essential), and Excel, who is looking to grow within a dynamic finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger & Invoicing

Raise accurate invoices and process rebates in line with agreements

Credit Control & Cash Collection

Chase overdue payments and allocate cash/remittances

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Resolve queries, disputes, and issue refunds
Maintain accurate account records and strong customer relationships
Collaborate with internal teams and support ad hoc enquiries

Data & Reporting

Analyse and reconcile data using Excel
Manage invoicing and collections across systems and portals

Other Duties

Support month-end processes and continuous improvements
Provide wider finance team cover and assist with ad hoc tasks

Skills & Experience

Technical & Finance Skills

Experience in Finance Assistant, Credit Control, Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable

AAT qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE

Strong Excel skills, including formulas and large data sets

ERP experience (Net Suite desirable)

Understanding of sales ledger, credit control, cash allocation and reconciliations

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication

High attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Friendly, approachable and professional

What We Offer

A collaborative team culture with regular social events

Genuine career progression and support for further training

The stability and opportunities of a well‑established group

Holidays plus bank holidays

Excellent benefits

How to Apply

If you are ready to join a growing finance team and play a key role in our next stage of growth, we would love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age