Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency located in the UK is seeking a Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage sales invoices, customer receipts, and finance administration. The role requires attention to detail and effective communication skills to resolve customer queries efficiently. Additional benefits include 25 days of annual leave and flexible working hours. Join a dynamic team that promotes equal opportunity and supports employee well-being.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Employee benefits and rewards program

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Flexible working hours

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts receivable processes is essential.
• Familiarity with accounting software preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and review automated sales invoices accurately.
• Allocate customer receipts and resolve queries promptly.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Maldon, Essex

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Salary: Competitive

Main Responsibilities

• Process and review automated sales invoices across all divisions, ensuring accurate upload to the accounting system
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately
• Work closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Finance teams to investigate and resolve customer queries promptly and professionally
• Monitor and follow up on overdue balances through agreed customer processes, maintaining regular communication with customers and internal teams
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of debtor balances and prepare debtor KPI reports for management
• Prepare, review and submit monthly invoice finance reconciliations in 3 currencies
• Review and maintain customer credit limits in line with trading requirements
• Issue customer statements and reconcile ledgers against customer portals
• Liaise proactively with internal teams to ensure all sales are invoiced correctly
• Process and obtain authorisation for any debit notes received from customers
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements within the sales ledger function
• Support month end close procedures by ensuring all sales transactions and receipts are posted accurately and on time
• Provide month end and year end support with reconciliations and audit preparation as required

General / Administrative

• Provide administrative support to the Finance team as required
• Cover for team members during absences to ensure continuity of service

What We Offer

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holiday
• Employee benefits and rewards program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Choice of three work patterns (8:00-4:30, 8:30-5:00, or 9:00-5:30)
• Early finish every Friday
• Social events throughout the year

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.