Overview

Are you a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a background in finance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and speed truly matter? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re supporting an established client based in Northampton who is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with experience in finance who enjoys working with numbers, resolving queries, and contributing to the bigger picture.

The Role

You’ll be at the heart of the accounts receivable function – allocating payments, keeping everything reconciled, and making sure customers get the support they need. You’ll also play a key part in a business-wide banking transition, so if you’re a confident communicator and not afraid to pick up the phone, this is an excellent opportunity to shine.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Allocating incoming payments each day and managing minor customer queries
• Responding to daily emails
• Reconciling Direct Debits and maintaining accurate financial records
• Following up with customers on overdue invoices and agreeing on payment terms if needed
• Helping verify and update bank details as part of a company-wide transition
• Completing vendor forms and ensuring everything is documented clearly and securely

The Person

• You’ll have previous finance experience – this could be in credit control, accounts receivable, or similar
• You’re proactive, calm under pressure, and able to juggle tasks without losing accuracy
• You enjoy working at pace and are comfortable with volume-based work
• You’re tech-savvy and confident using Excel, along with finance software like Xero or Sage
• You’re a great communicator – whether over email or phone
• This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can hit the ground running, make an impact, and be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Debbie Burbage Recruitment – where people come first, always.

Remuneration 

• Salary £30,000 – £33,000 per annum depending on experience. (Pro-rata for the 6-month period)
• 5 hours per week – Hybrid working offered after successful completion of training.
• 25 days’ holiday plus statutory days. (Pro-rata)
• Pension, On-site parking

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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