Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant Recruitment

The Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant plays a crucial role in the life of many companies. They prepare and process invoices, receive and review payments, manage accounts and assist members of the Accounting department in a variety of other ways. JMF Associates provide Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant recruitment services that benefit both candidates and businesses by making matches that last.

Typical Responsibilities of the Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant

While details will vary somewhat from business to business, the typical responsibilities of the Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant include:

• The preparation and sending of invoices to customers and clients.

• The checking and issuing of billing adjustments.

• The preparation and processing of third-party invoices.

• The tracking, verification and processing of invoices.

• The accurate and timely maintenance of daily transaction logs.

• Working closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

• The closing and balancing of payments and receipts.

Essential Skills and Traits of the Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant

• A detail-orientated personality

• Strong maths skills

• The ability to work as a member of a team

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Proficiency with accounting software

• Highly organised and able to work to deadlines

The role of the Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant is to provide administrative support to various members of the senior staff, primarily the accounting staff. The job entails issuing invoices, calculating overheads, pursuing late payments, collecting and verifying bills from vendors and helping to clarify issues that may arise during billing or payment disputes. One of their most important roles is to make sure records are updated in a timely and accurate fashion when payments are made. While largely considered an entry-level position there is usually a lot of potential upside mobility for the effective Sales Ledger / Billings Assistants.

Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant Recruitment by JMF Associates

The work of the Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant is absolutely essential to the smooth operation of a business. If you are a candidate with the qualifications necessary to fulfil this important role, or are a business looking to hire a qualified Sales Ledger / Billings Assistant, get in touch with the team at JMF Associates by calling 020 8663 6699 or by emailing team@jmfassociates.co.uk. We will take the time to learn about you and to find a match that provides plenty of long-term upside