Sales Ledger Clerk | Lydd | Hybrid | £27k

Office Angels; St Marys Bay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk to join a friendly finance team in Lydd, Kent. The role involves monitoring payments, maintaining accurate records, and client communications. Ideal candidates should have proficiency with accounting software, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to ensuring timely debt collection. Competitive salary of £27,000 with additional benefits including 20 days annual leave and free parking.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring payments and posting to accounting software.
• Ability to provide monthly reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming payments and post them to accounting software.
• Provide monthly reconciliations between ledgers.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist in regular audits.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong analytical skills

Customer service experience

Excellent 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.

Please find all the details below:

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.

As a Sales Ledger Clerk, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring incoming payments and posting them to the companies 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.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• 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.

Next steps:

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Join our client's finance team and play a key role in their success. Apply today to join our client's team as a Sales Ledger Clerk.

Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on 01233 611780 ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Emma (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant).

We look forward to your application.

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