Sales Ledger Clerk

Streamline Search Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Positive, friendly working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk in Sevenoaks, Kent, to manage sales invoices and follow up on payments. Candidates should have previous accounting experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage software.

The role offers a salary of £27,000 to £30,000 per annum, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career growth. Enjoy a good work-life balance with 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts-based or bookkeeping position is essential.
• Ability to work with and communicate with all levels of staff within the business is essential.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Sevenoaks-based office.

Responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices accurately and on time to manage expected cash flow.
• Following up on expected payments as required.
• Learning and understanding the firm's coding system for accurate data entry.
• Being the first point of contact over the phone to answer enquiries from clients and colleagues.
• Monitoring the inbox and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the office is stocked with the required stationery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Strong administrative skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Sage accounting software proficiency

Excellent telephone manner

Clear written communication

Job description

Sales Ledger Clerk

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent. Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri. Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum. Holiday: 28 days, including bank holidays. Sector: Administration, Accounts, Construction.

Our client is a London-based property services and refurbishment company that delivers building works, fire safety solutions, electrical services, planned maintenance, environmental services, and pest control. They work across the social housing, public, and commercial sectors. The company manages projects from procurement through to completion and has developed specialist expertise in fire risk assessment works, fire door maintenance and renewal, refurbishment projects, and void property services. Our client has built a reputation for providing reliable, professional property services to housing associations, local authorities, and major property owners throughout the UK.

Position Duties

• Raising sales invoices accurately and on time to manage expected cash flow.
• Following up on expected payments as required.
• Learning and understanding the firm's coding system for accurate data entry.
• Being the first point of contact over the phone to answer enquiries from clients and colleagues.
• Monitoring the inbox and responding to queries, internal and external, in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the office is stocked with the required stationery and colleagues have the equipment they need for the smooth running of the office.
• Providing support to other teams within the business as required, including administrative support and coordination between teams.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounts‑based or bookkeeping position is essential.
• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to react to changing office priorities.
• Strong administrative skills, with the use of Microsoft Office and Sage accounting software essential.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong, clear written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and communicate with all levels of staff within the business is essential.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Sevenoaks‑based office.

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience.
• Regular working hours to give a good work‑life balance.
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Positive, friendly working environment with a welcoming and established team.
• Opportunity to join a growing firm and further your career within the business and construction sector.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR, by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.