Sales Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Ledger Clerk/Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Central London. This role involves producing and managing sales invoices, conducting credit control activities, and ensuring accurate ledger management. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounts receivable functions, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. Excellent numerical skills and the ability to resolve discrepancies are necessary for success in this role. The position allows for a hybrid working setup with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar is essential.
• Solid knowledge of Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable.
• Proficient in producing sales invoices and resolving queries.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly sales invoices ensuring accuracy and minimal queries.
• Manage ledger and reconcile payments.
• Chase overdue payments by phone and email.

Skills

Sales Ledger Management

Credit Control

Invoice Accuracy

MS Office Proficiency

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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