Sales Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk in Central London. The role involves producing sales invoices, managing the ledger, and conducting credit control. Candidates should have solid experience in accounts receivable positions and be proficient with accounting systems like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals seeking to join a fast-growing business with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Credit Controller.
• Solid experience managing a Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable.
• Good experience in invoice production and query resolution.

Responsibilities

• Produce large volumes of sales invoices accurately.
• Manage the sales ledger and reconcile received payments.
• Chase overdue payments effectively.

Skills

Accounts Assistant

Sales Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Credit control

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

SALES LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK

CENTRAL LONDON (4 Days Office 1 Day Home)

UP TO 35,000 (Pos. Neg to Max 37k)

THE COMPANY:

We're partnering with a highly successful PE backed business that is a fast growing operation based in London that now seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant, who has strong experience with Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable.

As the Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Receivable Clerk, you'll lead on producing large volumes of sales invoices for various business functions, ensuring costings are accurate and all queries are promptly resolved. In addition, you'll need to proactively conduct credit control activities, reducing debtor days and ensuring relationships are retained.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual, with a proactive and forward thinking attitude, who is looking to join a progressive business.

THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK:

• Reporting to the FC, you'll be joining the team as an Accounts Assistant capacity, primarily focusing on the Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable function, whilst providing ad-hoc support to the Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger function.
• Preparing and generating weekly sales invoices (c. 100 to 250 each week), ensuring accuracy and minimising of queries
• Managing the ledger, reconciliation of received payments and ensuring accuracy of the accounts.
• Liaise with other departments to resolve discrepancies or delays in invoicing.
• Providing support to the month‑end and year‑end closing processes
• Proactively chase overdue payments by phone & email
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
• Maintaining the debtor spreadsheet with scheduled payments and statuses to support cashflow forecasting
• Escalating doubtful debts to senior management to agree actions.
• Preparing regular AR reports on invoicing, cash collection and aged debtors

THE PERSON:

• Must have experience in a role such as; Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Credit Controller, or similar.
• Solid experience of Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable is essential, ideally managing the ledger along with similar volumes
• Good experience of producing sales invoices and ensuring accuracy, and query resolution
• Experience with MS office and an accounting system such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger / Accounts Receivable role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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