Sales Ledger Clerk

Butler Rose Ltd; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in Carnforth is seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk to manage the sales ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing and customer account management. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical accuracy, relevant experience in accounts receivable, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include managing customer payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting finance functions. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of up to £28,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales ledger or accounts receivable role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger end-to-end.
• Raising and posting sales invoices and credit notes.
• Allocating payments and reconciling accounts.
• Chasing outstanding debts and maintaining customer relationships.
• Support month-end processes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Organizational skills

Accounting systems proficiency

Excel skills

Job description

Sales Ledger Clerk

Location: Carnforth, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Interview Dates: Early January 2026

The Opportunity

An established and growing organisation based in Carnforth is seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, solid sales ledger experience, and the confidence to manage customer accounts end to end.

You’ll be working closely with the wider finance function, supporting accurate cashflow, timely invoicing, and effective credit control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the sales ledger
• Raising and posting sales invoices and credit notes
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts
• Chasing outstanding debts and maintaining positive customer relationshipsResolving invoice and payment queries efficiently
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Liaising with internal stakeholders across the business

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a sales ledger or accounts receivable role
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Well organised with the ability to manage workload and deadlines
• Comfortable using accounting systems and Excel
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

Contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose Lancaster for more information.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.