Job Description

Role Overview

We're looking for a part-time Sales Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our small and friendly Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payments, maintaining the sales ledger, reconciling accounts and supporting credit control.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in an accounts or finance role within the funeral industry who enjoys working accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

Process payments received (BACS, credit card, cheque, cash, FM Pay) and post accurately in Xero, ensuring payments reconcile with Funeral Manager.

Ensure debtor reports in both systems are aligned and accurate.

Liaise with branch colleagues regarding received and outstanding payments.

Support credit control activities, following up on overdue accounts.

Liaise with external accountants regarding reconciliations and audit information.

Assist with invoice processing and other general accounts administration duties such as banking

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in finance, accounts or credit control, ideally within the funeral industry.

Excellent working knowledge of Xero and/or Funeral Manager (training on the latter can be provided).

Strong attention to detail, a high degree of problem solving ability, and excellent organisational skills.

Good communications skills and a proactive approach.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

Flexible part-time hours (4 hours per day, Monday to Friday).

Free parking and central town location.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

A stable role with meaningful purpose within a long-established business.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,192.44 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person