Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger) Location: Leeds Salary: £27,000 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 (NetSuite 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 agreementsCredit Control & Cash Collection Chase overdue payments and allocate cash/remittancesCustomer & Stakeholder Management Resolve queries, disputes, and issue refunds Maintain accurate account records and strong customer relationships Collaborate with internal teams and support ad hoc enquiriesData & Reporting Analyse and reconcile data using Excel Manage invoicing and collections across systems and portalsOther 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 (NetSuite 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