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Astute Recruitment
Sales Ledger Clerk
Chaddesden, Derbyshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Salary
- £25,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Astute Recruitment
- Closes
- 07 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk looking for your next role? Our client, a well-established business based in Derby, is seeking a motivated individual to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where attention to detail and a proactive attitude are valued.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing sales invoicing and ensuring accuracy of entries
* Cash allocation and reconciling incoming payments
* Handling customer queries in a professional and timely manner
* Supporting with debt chasing – minimal as most customers pay on time
* Carrying out credit checks on new customers using CreditSafe
* Collaborating with the wider finance team to maintain accurate ledgers
About You:
* Previous experience in a sales ledger/accounts receivable role
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Confident communicator with good problem-solving ability
* Experience with Xero would be highly desirable, but not essential
* Positive and proactive approach to working in a busy office environment
Benefits & Package:
* Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience
* Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch)
* Holidays: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Bonus: Annual Christmas bonus
* Office-based role - Monday to Friday
Ad ID: 5417103931
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