Sales Ledger Clerk | Lydd | Hybrid | £27K

Office Angels; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk to join a finance team in Lydd, Kent. This role involves managing incoming payments, preparing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate client communications. The ideal candidate should be proficient with accounting software, particularly Sage, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and free parking are offered.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to manage financial records effectively.
• Skills to assess financial information and make informed decisions.
• Experience in client communication and interaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming payments and manage posting to accounting software.
• Provide monthly reconciliations and assist in audits.
• Issue invoices to local authorities and follow up on overdue accounts.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong analytical skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Strong phone etiquette

Tools

Sage

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk with a great ability to build positive relationships? Our client would like to recruit a proactive Sales Ledger Clerk to join their friendly finance team.

If you're passionate about ensuring timely debt collection and maintaining excellent client communications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Details

• Job title: Sales Ledger Clerk
• Location: Lydd, Kent
• Salary: £27,000
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
• Benefits: 20 days annual leave and free parking

Culture: Be part of a nurturing supportive team dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring incoming payments and posting them to the company's accounting software (Sage).
• Providing monthly reconciliations between the ledgers of the company and the Invoice Discount Facility.
• Preparing ad hoc reports for the Invoice Discount Facility and assisting in regular audits.
• Issuing invoices to local authorities and ensuring prompt communication regarding overdue accounts via phone and email.
• Maintaining accurate records of all communications and transactions in the accounting system.
• Monitoring additional charges to be made to local authorities and third parties, including obtaining purchase orders.
• Assisting with year-end procedures and attaching historical purchase ledger invoices to the accounting software as needed.

Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting software to manage financial records effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to assess financial information and make informed decisions.
• Experience in customer service, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Excellent attention to detail for accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Strong phone etiquette to maintain professionalism during client interactions.

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