Posted 23 July, 2026
Sales Ledger Clerk
Reed
Colchester, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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Sales Ledger Clerk (Temporary Contract)
\nLocation: On-site (No Hybrid Working)Duration: 4-8 WeeksPay Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hourHours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
\nWorking Hours
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- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45 \n
- Friday: 08:00 - 15:30 \n
- 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day \n
- Total: 37.5 hours per week \n
Overview
\nOur 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.
\nKey Responsibilities
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- Processing and managing sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently. \n
- Raising and processing customer invoices. \n
- Maintaining customer accounts and resolving invoice queries. \n
- Supporting cash allocation and account reconciliation activities. \n
- Ensuring sales ledger records are up to date and compliant with company procedures. \n
- Assisting the finance team during the ongoing restructure project. \n
About the Team
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- The Sales Ledger team currently consists of 3 team members. \n
- The department processes approximately 400 invoices per week. \n
- Individual workloads are typically around 150 invoices per person per week. \n
Candidate Requirements
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- Previous Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable experience. \n
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy. \n
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. \n
- Good communication and organisational skills. \n
- Experience working within a finance team during periods of change would be advantageous. \n
