Sales Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Annual bonus scheme

Summertime working hours

20 days holiday + public holidays

Support for accounting qualification

Casual dress code

Job summary

Confidential in Basildon is seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk to join the team on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Financial Controller and focuses on producing sales invoices and credit notes, handling customer portals, and supporting multiple currencies across entities.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience in sales or purchase ledger, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience with Sage 50 software is essential and must have worked within Sales or Purchase Ledger.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• High attention to detail to ensure data is inputted accurately.

Responsibilities

• Produce sales invoices and credit notes.
• Deal with clients directly via portals and supporting documentation across multiple entities/currencies.
• Maintain sales order reports and manage credit control for allocated accounts.
• Communicate with retailers, factories and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with Directors and Sales Coordinators and resolve queries promptly.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Organisation

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Sales Ledger Clerk - Permanent, Full Time up to 35k Per Annum (DOE)

Our client based in Basildon are seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, producing sales invoices and credit notes. Please note, this is a fully office based position.

Duties:

• Produce sales invoices and credit notes
• Dealing with our clients directly on a regular basis, accessing various portals for uploading invoices, as well as shipping, factory and other supporting documentation
• Understanding different methods of sales revenue (FOB, Landed, Online, DTC, Amazon etc.) as accounts are across multiple entities in multiple currencies.
• Maintaining the sales order reports
• Credit control of the allocated accounts
• Communicating with retailers, factories, and other external stakeholders
• Liaising with Directors and Sales Coordinators
• Resolving queries and disputes in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc duties as and when required

Candidate requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role is necessary
• Experience with Sage 50 software is essential and must have worked within Sales or Purchase Ledger previously
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• High attention to detail to ensure data is inputted accurately
• Team player
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated and driven to complete all tasks in a timely and effective manner
• Competent in Excel

Benefits:

• Workplace pension
• Free on-site parking
• Annual bonus scheme
• Summertime working hours (1pm finish on Fridays)
• 20 days holiday, plus public holidays
• Financial support towards accounting qualification
• Casual dress code

Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm with an early finish on Fridays Fully office based with free parking and a brilliant working environment

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