Sales Ledger Clerk

Description

SALES LEDGER CLERK JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller to join the finance team of a well establishes company in Beaconsfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across sales ledger, accounts receivable, invoicing or credit control who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and wants to play an important role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Sales Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time, monitoring outstanding balances and supporting the timely collection of cash.

You will work closely with customers, site teams and colleagues across the business to resolve invoice queries, maintain accurate financial records and ensure the sales ledger remains up to date.

The role would suit someone who is confident managing their own workload, comfortable communicating with customers and able to work to deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Checking, raising and processing sales invoices using Xero, and the company's in-house portal

Ensuring all allowable expenses are accurately recharged to clients

Uploading invoices to customer portals and platforms for approval

Liaising with customers and site teams to resolve invoice and payment queries

Monitoring customer accounts and ensuring invoices are paid within agreed payment terms

Carrying out soft-touch credit control calls on overdue invoices

Following up outstanding payments and maintaining accurate customer account records

Reconciling bank receipts and ensuring the sales ledger is kept fully up to date

Monitoring and managing the shared finance/accounts inbox, handling queries or distributing tasks to other colleagues in the finance team, if appropriate

Carrying out other finance administration tasks as required to support the team

Working collaboratively with the wider finance team to maintain strong financial controls and accurate records THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Our client is looking for someone with previous experience in Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role.

Previous experience working within sales ledger and/or credit control

A good working knowledge of general accounting routines and processes xjnqpsq

Experience raising and processing sales invoices

Confidence communicating with customers regarding invoices and outstanding payments

Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload

A proactive, diligent and professional approach

The ability to work independently as well as contribute effectively within a small finance team

Experience using Xero or a similar accounting/finance system

AAT, ACCA or CIMA studies would be advantageous, although not essential

Multicurrency experience would be desirable but is not essential If you are an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk, Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable Clerk or Finance Assistant looking for a new challenge in the Beaconsfield area, we'd love to hear from you

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