Sales Ledger Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading retail group in the UK is seeking a finance professional to manage sales ledger requirements. The role involves reconciling cash, raising invoices, and monitoring accounts. Ideal for driven individuals with at least 1 year of relevant experience and a good understanding of finance operations. Office-based in High Wycombe, with some remote work available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a finance role.
• Good understanding of sales ledgers and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash received with the Unit 4 system.
• Raise relevant invoices on UK partner portals.
• Handle daily and weekly invoicing for partners.

Skills

Experience in finance roles

Understanding of sales ledgers

Credit control skills

Proactive communication

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Reporting Lines: Reports to Credit Manager

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

Working as part of a fast-paced finance department, you will play a key role in managing the sales ledger requirements for the organization. Additionally, 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 fully in all aspects of the role. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your accountancy knowledge and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

1. Reconcile cash received with our Unit 4 system.
2. Raise relevant invoices on UK partner portals.
3. Handle daily and weekly invoicing for UK & international partners via manual or journal processes.
4. Proactively raise intercompany, rent, and service recharge invoices.
5. Raise manual credit notes as required.
6. Manage 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. Follow up on overdue payments by phone or email.
13. Liaise with relevant departments to resolve queries.
14. Provide the Credit Manager with detailed updates on each account for weekly debtor reports.
15. Assist the Credit Manager in producing weekly debt reports for senior management.
16. Create weekly price lists for intercompany partners.
17. Raise self-bill invoices and credits for drop ship suppliers.

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

If you have at least 1 year of experience in a similar finance role with a good understanding of sales ledgers and credit control, we encourage you to apply.