Job Title: Sales Ledger Assistant (Debtors)
Location: Worcester (Head Office - office-based, no remote working)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Initial 1-month temporary trial - Perm role will be offered for the right candidate)
Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Starting from £12.71 an hour (negotiable with expereince)

About the Role - Sales Ledger Assistant

We are urgently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sales Ledger Assistant to join our clients busy Debtors team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced finance environment and is confident working with high volumes of data and transactions.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate reconciliation of daily cash receipts across multiple depots, supporting the smooth running of the sales ledger function.

Key Responsibilities - Sales Ledger Assistant

• Reconcile high volumes of incoming payments against bank statements (approx. 4,000 lines per month)

• Compare cashbooks to bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Investigate and trace variances back to source documentation, providing clear explanations

• Manage and reconcile cash received from approximately 52 depots

• Handle under/over banking queries and liaise with depots to resolve issues

• Process and allocate payments, including taking card payments over the phone

• Export and import banking data into internal systems

• Provide support across the wider Sales Ledger team, including wholesale when required

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity

Skills & Experience Required - Sales Ledger Assistant

• Previous experience in a Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable / Credit Control role

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Confident working with large Excel datasets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, sorting, and filtering

• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data

• Basic accounting knowledge and financial literacy

• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash allocation

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work to tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills, with confidence liaising with internal teams and depots

• Proactive, flexible, and a strong team player with a "can-do" attitude

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with systems such as Cameo (or similar ERP systems)

• Familiarity with payment platforms such as Elevon, PayPal, or Webpay

Additional Requirements

• Own transport is essential due to location

• Must be able to work on-site

What We Offer - Sales Ledger Assistant

• Immediate start with a structured training programme provided

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period

• Supportive team environment within a busy and growing department