Sales Ledger Clerk

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational catering and packaging supplier based in Perry Barr is seeking an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk to join their supportive accounts department. This full-time, on-site role offers a welcoming environment and the opportunity to progress to a permanent position. Responsibilities include managing sales invoices, communicating with clients, and supporting the broader accounts team. The ideal candidate should have experience in accounts receivable and strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Free on-site parking

Access to local amenities

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, sales ledger or accounts receivable.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Raise and issue sales invoices to multi-site clients.
• Chase outstanding invoices and payments from customers.
• Post cash receipts and allocate payments accurately.
• Manage nominal coding and handle credit control tasks.
• Scan and file documents related to invoicing.
• Communicate with clients via email and phone.
• Support general office administration for the accounts team.

Skills

Previous experience in a sales ledger or accounts receivable role

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Proactive approach to credit control

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Job Title: Sales Ledger Clerk | Location: Perry Barr | Start Date: January 2026 | Pay: £12.58

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for your next opportunity? We're working with a large multinational catering and packaging supplier based in Perry Barr who is urgently seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk to join their friendly team.

This is a full-time, on-site position offering the chance to join a supportive and welcoming accounts department. The role starts on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and issue sales invoices to multi-site clients.
• Call customers to chase outstanding invoices and payments.
• Post cash receipts and allocate payments accurately.
• Manage nominal coding and handle basic credit control tasks.
• Scan and file documents related to invoicing.
• Communicate with clients via email and phone.
• Support the wider accounts team with general office administration.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a sales ledger or accounts receivable role.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach to credit control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a friendly team.

What's on Offer

• A welcoming, supportive work environment with a great team culture.
• Free on-site parking and access to local amenities.
• Opportunity for a long-term career in a growing international business.

If you're looking to join a company that values and rewards its people, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested, please apply or get in touch with David Bristol at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).