Sales Ledger Account Manager

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Sales Ledger professional to join their finance team. The role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring timely invoice processing, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have prior experience in sales ledger or accounts receivable, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers 33 days of holiday, on-site parking, and access to a discounted health plan.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Free on-site parking

Discounted health plan

Free branded casual workwear

Paid sickness and family leave after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable, or credit control.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and ensure timely invoice processing.
• Monitor account activity and assess credit risk.
• Build strong customer relationships to encourage timely payments.

Skills

Sales ledger experience

Strong communication skills

High level of accuracy

Organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Ledger professional to join a busy and supportive finance team. This is a varied role where you will manage your own portfolio of customer accounts, maintain strong client relationships and take ownership of the full sales ledger process.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring invoices are processed, issued and followed up in a timely manner
• Monitoring account activity, assessing credit risk and maintaining appropriate credit limits
• Building strong customer relationships to encourage timely payments and support ongoing business
• Managing overdue balances professionally, agreeing payment plans and resolving account queries
• Maintaining an organised shared inbox and supporting day to day ledger administration
• Preparing regular reports on receivables, aged debt and account performance for management
• Working closely with the wider finance team to support cashflow forecasting and minimise financial risk
• Contributing to continuous improvements within the sales ledger function

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control
• Strong communication skills with a confident, professional approach to customer engagement
• High level of accuracy and strong numerical ability
• Proactive problem solver with excellent organisational skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently when needed
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and finance systems

What’s on offer

• 33 days holiday per year
• Free on-site parking
• Discretionary paid sickness, family leave and appointments after probation
• Access to a discounted health plan
• Free branded casual workwear

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.