Sales Ledger Clerk

Huntress; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England seeks a Sales Ledger Clerk to join their office in Basildon. The role involves producing sales invoices and credit notes, communicating with external stakeholders, and maintaining sales order reports. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar finance role and be proficient in Sage 50. Benefits include a workplace pension, free parking, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Annual bonus scheme

Summertime working hours

20 days holiday, plus public holidays

Financial support towards accounting qualification

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience with Sage 50 software is essential.
• High attention to detail to ensure data is inputted accurately.

Responsibilities

• Produce sales invoices and credit notes.
• Communicating with retailers and external stakeholders.
• Credit control of allocated accounts.

Skills

Experience in finance roles

Experience with Sage 50 software

Excellent organisational skills

High attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Competent in Excel

Job description

Sales Ledger Clerk – Permanent, Full Time

26k-30k 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 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

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 organisational 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

Working Hours and Environment

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.