Finance Assistant: Sales Ledger

Sawmills, Filleigh, North Devon, EX32 (Hybrid Working)

Competitive + Benefits

WHO ARE WE?

MISSION is a group of digital marketing and communications Agencies. Employing 900+ people across 27 locations and three continents, the Group successfully combines its diverse expertise to produce Work That Counts™ for our clients, whatever their ambitions. Creating real standout, sharing real innovation and delivering real business growth for some of the world's biggest brands. www.themission.co.uk

ABOUT OUR TEAM:

The Accounting Services Team are a part of the centralised shared services based across several locations in the UK, US and Asia. We are made up of thirty-eight staff supporting over twenty of the UK and overseas Agencies covering all aspects of finance, from day-to-day accounting to the preparation of group submissions and dealing with new acquisitions and their integration into the Group.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Sales Ledger Assistant you will be a part of a team processing a high volume of transactions and servicing multiple companies. Due to this, working together as a tight knit team is a priority, continually looking for ways to work efficiently and maintaining the highest possible standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Sales Ledger team for queries, delegating tasks appropriately in line with the guidance of the Sales & Purchase Ledger Manager.

• Perform credit control duties, including issuing monthly statements, contacting clients regarding overdue payments, and maintaining accurate correspondence records.

• Manage the sales ledger email inboxes, responding to and resolving internal and external queries promptly and professionally via email or phone.

• Process, issue, and send sales invoices to clients.

• Ensure accuracy of data entry into finance and in-house job costing systems.

• Support the administration of the in-house job costing system and assist users across The MISSION Group.

• Maintain the various sales ledgers, ensuring accounts are well-organized and up to date.

• Process card receipts over the phone when necessary.

• Assist with monthly reconciliations and report findings to the Manager.

• Foster effective working relationships within the Finance team and across The MISSION Group.

• Support any reasonable ad hoc requests from the Sales & Purchase Ledger Manager.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Experience working in a Finance Department, ideally with a focus on sales ledger

• Strong written & verbal communication skills

• Proficient numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Well-organized and capable of working to monthly deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

• A good eye for detail & an analytical mindset

• Committed to completing tasks accurately and on time.

AND IN RETURN…

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it.

• Generous Holiday Allowance – Start with 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and watch it grow to 29 days after just 2 years with us.

• Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.

• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more, plus an employee assistance programme.

• Drive the Future – Take advantage of our Electric Car Purchase Scheme via salary sacrifice.

• Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel and more with our Employee Discount Platform.

• Travel Perks – Benefit from a UTC Travel membership.

• Learn & Grow – Outstanding training and career progression opportunities, with access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group’s LMS.

• Own a Piece of the Mission – Join our Share Purchase Scheme and invest in our collective success.

• Work Hard, Play Hard – Enjoy regular staff socials and team events.

• Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).

• Stay Active – Save money and stay fit with our Cycle to Work Scheme

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do, from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we will do everything we can to support you.

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