Accounts Assistant/Sales Ledger Clerk

Huntress; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Colchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Sales Ledger Clerk. This role is perfect for someone at the start of their finance career, offering comprehensive training and a supportive environment. Responsibilities include invoicing, customer communication, and reconciliation of purchases. Enjoy competitive benefits like free parking, healthcare, and a salary up to £27,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Free Parking

Ongoing Training

Competitive Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Excellent Healthcare Benefits

On-demand GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in a similar role.
• Enthusiastic about building a career in finance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer invoicing and inputting in Sage.
• Handle customer calls and emails.
• Reconciliation of company purchases.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Tools

Sage

Job description

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant/Sales Ledger Clerk based on the outskirts of Colchester, this company would also consider someone at the start of their finance career, providing you have a minimum of 1–2 years experience within a similar role.

This fully office based also has free parking and the salary is up to 27,000 depending on your experience. This company have an inclusive and positive office environment including ongoing training and workshops, competitive annual leave entitlement, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, retail discounts and excellent healthcare benefits including an on–demand GP and Employee Assistance Programme! Working hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for customer invoicing, importing and inputting them in to the Sage accounting system
• Ensuring all invoices and proof of delivery documents are sent to customers
• Handle customer calls and emails when required, keeping a record of all communication
• Set up new customer accounts
• Reconciliation of company purchases
• Raise credit notes and record accurately for month end reviews
• Complete daily sales reporting sheets

To be successful you must be enthusiastic and passionate about building a career in finance and have some experience either within a finance position, or through qualifications. Although you do not need to have completed all duties, we ask that you are an adaptable learner with good communication skills. Training and ongoing support will be given to ensure you are confident in your daily duties and tasks.

This position requires excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate invoicing and ability to double check all credit notes and purchases. You will be responsible for a variety of finance operations, offering you exposure to various tasks, building your experience and skills along the way!

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