Sales Ledger Credit Controller

Sales Ledger and Accounts Assistant - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm £35,000 per annum Onsite parking, Progressive organisation, training and development plus company benefits. This is a major operational finance role within the business, with ownership of the day-to-day sales ledger and operational billing processes across multiple divisions of the company. The role sits between operations, transport, weighbridge, customer accounts, sales, and finance, requiring somebody who is commercially aware, highly organised, process-driven, and confident in managing large volumes of operational and financial transactions within a fast-paced environment. Operations Billing & Sales Ledger Coordinator | Permanent | £35k We have a fantastic new vacancy for an Operations Billing & Sales Ledger Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day sales ledger, billing, transaction validation, and operational finance processes across our client’s waste management and recycling operations. The role is central to ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, audit compliance, customer account management, and reporting visibility across multiple divisions. The Benefits Package: 22 days holiday, free onsite parking, long-term career progression opportunities. The Basics * Salary is circa £35k DOE * Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm | Office based * Location: Edmonton, North London The Responsibilities * Sales Ledger & Billing Management Manage the full sales ledger and operational billing process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within deadlines while maintaining strong audit trails and financial controls. * Operational Transaction Coordination Work closely with operations, transport, weighbridge, sales, and finance teams to ensure all transactions are validated, commercially correct, and cleared prior to invoicing. * Customer Accounts & Query Resolution Handle customer billing queries, invoice discrepancies, POD requests, supporting documentation, and account reconciliations in a professional and timely manner. * Reporting & Financial Analysis Produce operational and financial reports including revenue, tonnage, margin analysis, disposal costs, work in progress, and billing status reporting. * Month-End & Finance Support Support month-end close-down procedures, revenue reconciliation, accrual reviews, and operational financial analysis alongside the finance team. * Systems & Process Improvement Support ongoing improvements across operational and financial systems, document control, reporting procedures, and compliance processes. Skills & Requirements Essential * Minimum 3 years’ experience within sales ledger, billing, accounts, or finance administration * Strong Sage accounting software experience * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills include formulas, reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis * Strong invoice processing and sales ledger management experience * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail * Ability to work to strict financial and billing deadlines * Strong communication and customer service skills Desirable * Experience within waste management, recycling, logistics, haulage, transport, or construction sectors * Experience working within fast-paced operational environments * Understanding of weighbridge or waste-related documentation Personal Attributes * Highly organised, process-driven, and commercially aware * Proactive and solutions-focused * Calm under pressure with a hands-on approach * Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility for key processes * Strong communicator able to work across departments and with clients * Collaborative and team-oriented