Sales Ledger Assistant

CPI Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in the UK is seeking a driven individual for a Sales Ledger role within their finance department. This position involves managing invoicing processes and supporting financial controls. The role offers valuable accountancy experience and opportunities for growth in an exciting environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a finance role.
• Good understanding of sales ledgers and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash received to the Unit 4 system.
• Manage daily invoicing for UK & International partners.
• Monitor accounts for late payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

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Reporting Lines: Reports to Credit Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a leading retail group who are the fastest growing multichannel retailer in the UK. Our client has over 170 UK stores stretched across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the islands, and they are still growing!

Working as part of a fast-paced finance department, you will play a key role in delivering the sales ledger requirements for the organisation. In addition, this role will contribute to the financial controls of the business and support their expanding international operations.

You will be an ambitious, driven, and energetic individual willing to apply yourself in all aspects of the role. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your accountancy knowledge and gain valuable experience in an exciting environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Reconcile cash received to our Unit 4 system.
2. Raise relevant invoices on UK partner portals.
3. Manage daily and weekly invoicing for UK & International partners, either manually or via journal processes.
4. Proactively raise intercompany, rent, and service recharge invoices.
5. Raise manual credit notes as required.
6. Prepare sales monthly or quarterly MSF/royalty invoices for international partners.
7. Maintain the sales ledger.
8. Allocate cash receipts to invoices and credit notes.
9. Obtain authorization for debt write-offs or write-backs.
10. Send statements to partners weekly.
11. Monitor accounts for late payments.
12. Chase debts via phone or email.
13. Collaborate with relevant departments to resolve outstanding queries.
14. Provide the Credit Manager with detailed updates on each account for weekly debtor reports.
15. Assist in producing weekly debt reports for senior management.
16. Create weekly price lists for intercompany partners.
17. Raise self-bill invoices & credits for drop ship suppliers.

Location: High Wycombe (Office-based – 6 days a month working from home)

If you have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar finance role with a good understanding of sales ledgers and credit control, this position might be suitable for you.