Sales Ledger Clerk

Glu Recruit; Walsall; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk in Walsall to manage customer invoicing, payments, and credit control. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software like Sage. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate customer records, issuing statements, and chasing overdue debts while ensuring positive customer relationships. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum and includes benefits such as generous holiday entitlement and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Private healthcare

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales ledger or accounts administration role.
• Confident communicator with negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for sales ledger queries.
• Allocate incoming customer payments accurately.
• Chase outstanding debt while maintaining relationships.

Skills

Experience in accounts receivable

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards one

GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Sage

Job description

Role:

Sales Ledger Clerk

Salary:

£27,000 Per Annum

Location:

Aldridge, Walsall

Hours:

37.5 hours Per Week

Working Pattern:

Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Private healthcare
• Onsite parking

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to manage the end-to-end Sales Ledger (Accounts Receivable) function. The role involves handling customer invoicing and payments, credit control, account reconciliations and providing efficient support to both internal teams and external customers across multiple depots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all internal and external sales ledger queries regarding invoices and payments
• Set up new customer accounts, carrying out basic credit checks where required, and maintain accurate customer records
• Accurately allocate incoming customer payments including BACS, direct debits, cheques and card payments
• Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and proactively chase outstanding debt via phone, email and written correspondence, in line with agreed procedures
• Issue customer statements and manage ongoing account communications
• Maintain accurate electronic and / or manual records for all sales ledger documentation
• Support general finance administration and assist across the department as required

Who we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, credit control or accounts administration role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using accounting software such as Sage
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, able to chase debt while maintaining positive customer relationships
• Proactive, professional and methodical approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

• AAT qualification or working towards one
• GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent)