SALES LEDGER CLERK AND CREDIT CONTROLLER

Credo Care - Disability Fostering; Lydd; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected disability fostering organization in Lydd is seeking a detail-oriented finance team member. You will handle daily invoicing and credit control, maintain client relationships, and ensure cashflow protection. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of sales ledger experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Sage 50. This position offers a pension scheme and health benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Health/well-being cashback plan

Discount and reward program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in sales ledger and credit control.
• Experience in managing data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to customer enquiries.
• Monitor incoming payments and post to accounting software.

Skills

Accounts experience

Credit control

Analytical skills

ICT and keyboard skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE standard, grade C or above in Maths

Tools

Sage 50

Office 365

Job description

£27,000

37.5 hours per week – Based in Lydd, Kent

Annual leave – Starting at 25 days’ per annum plus bank holidays

We are seeking a diligent and detail-orientated person to join our finance team at our office in Lydd.

The successful candidate will be undertaking the daily operation of the company’s invoicing and credit control function, maintaining positive relationships with clients and ensuring cashflow is protected. This role requires a disciplined approach, strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software as well as excellent communication abilities to effectively liaise with customers.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process invoices, credit notes and expenses in Sage 50
• Issue and send invoices to local authorities via email and designated portals
• Upload invoice and credit note schedules to the Invoice Discounting Facility
• Resolve invoice queries
• Maintain accurate records
• Respond to customer enquiries
• Monitor incoming payments and post to company’s accounting software (Sage)
• Provide monthly reconciliations between the ledgers of the Company and Invoice Discount Facility
• Provide ad hoc reporting required by the Invoice Discount Facility and assist in regular audits for same
• Undertake credit control duties
• Monitor additional charges to be made to local authorities and third parties for agreed extra support, equipment etc to include obtaining purchase orders
• Monitor receipt of new purchase orders annually for placements and chase where necessary
• Provide monthly reconciliations between the ledgers of the Company and the Invoice Discounting Facility
• Assist with year-end procedures as required
• Undertake training and attend meetings where required

Skills

• A good standard of education (GCSE standard, grade C or above to include Maths)
• Comprehensive and recent experience of accounts and administration duties
• Experience in sales ledger and credit control over a minimum of 3 year period
• Good ICT and keyboard skills, competent in Office 365 and Sage 50
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in managing data in spreadsheets and databases
• Excellent attention to detail and good phone etiquette
• A full driving licence and access to car

Benefits

Pension scheme, health/well-being cashback plan and discount and reward programme.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for finance and a commitment to excellence, we would like to hear from you.

For an application pack, please email [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications: 17 October 2025.

Interviews will be held at Credo Care’s office in Lydd on 30 October 2025.

For further information on our company, please see our website www.credocare.co.uk

Credo Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.