Sales Ledger Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Sales Ledger Assistant to join their Chester team. In this role, you will be responsible for daily cash recording, managing customer accounts, and ensuring timely collection of receivables. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment within the Energy sector, where your contributions will directly impact financial operations. With over 50 years in the business, the company values continuous improvement and offers excellent benefits, including a matched pension scheme and healthcare plans. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 23 days

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

2 days WFH after probation

Early Friday finish once a month

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Good communication skills at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Daily cash recording and allocation of client accounts.
• Timely collection of accounts receivable to meet cash targets.
• Manage recovery of overdue debt and prepare reports.

Skills

Communication Skills

Excel (Intermediate)

Problem-Solving

Customer Relationship Management

Tools

ERP System

Job description

• Sales Ledger Assistant - £32k
• Permanent - Chester

About Our Client

We have partnered with a client based in the Chester area who are seeking an experienced credit controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The company has been going for over 50 years and has recently acquired a 3rd business, moving over later in the summer. They specialise within the Energy sector.

Job Description

1. Daily cash recording, posting and allocation of client accounts.
2. Customer account reconciliations.
3. Timely collection of accounts receivable to deliver monthly cash target.
4. Timely resolution of client disputes to minimise aged debt and bad debt risk.
5. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key clients.
6. Evaluate new credit account applications and review existing risk and exposure using credit reference agency services.
7. Create and maintain customer master data in ERP system.
8. Prepare and circulate monthly dunning proposal to key stakeholders.
9. Manage the recovery of overdue debt including the instigation of legal action as applicable.
10. Liaise with and prepare files for Insolvency Practitioners.
11. Prepare and circulate weekly and monthly aged debtors reports to key stakeholders.
12. Attend regular weekly cash calls to update key stakeholders on key collection risks and aged debt items.
13. Liaise with external auditors to deliver annual audit requirements ensuring time scales are met.
14. Identify and implement process improvements within the department.
15. Ad-hoc activities as necessary.

The Successful Applicant

1. Good communication skills both verbal and written, with experience of communicating at several levels.
2. Experience of working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
3. Experience of working to regular month-end deadlines.
4. A willingness and ability to challenge deadlines and exceed on delivery.
5. Intermediate level Excel - Pivots & lookups desirable.
6. Continuous Improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

1. Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays.
2. Matched Pension Scheme.
3. Life Assurance (4 times basic salary).
4. FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan.
5. 2 days WFH available for full-time staff after successful completion of probation.
6. 37.5 hour working week.
7. Early Friday finish - once a month.