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Posted 23 July, 2026

Sales Ledger Clerk

Reed
Colchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Sales Ledger Clerk (Temporary Contract)

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Location: On-site (No Hybrid Working)Duration: 4-8 WeeksPay Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hourHours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

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Working Hours

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  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45
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  • Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
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  • 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day
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  • Total: 37.5 hours per week
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Overview

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Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk to support the finance team during a department restructure following the transition to a Shared Service model. This is a temporary contract expected to last between 4 and 8 weeks and offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Processing and managing sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently.
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  • Raising and processing customer invoices.
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  • Maintaining customer accounts and resolving invoice queries.
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  • Supporting cash allocation and account reconciliation activities.
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  • Ensuring sales ledger records are up to date and compliant with company procedures.
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  • Assisting the finance team during the ongoing restructure project.
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About the Team

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  • The Sales Ledger team currently consists of 3 team members.
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  • The department processes approximately 400 invoices per week.
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  • Individual workloads are typically around 150 invoices per person per week.
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Candidate Requirements

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  • Previous Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable experience.
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  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Good communication and organisational skills.
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  • Experience working within a finance team during periods of change would be advantageous.
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