Sales Ledger Controller

allpay Limited; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

allpay Limited in Hereford is seeking a full-time Sales Ledger Controller to join the Finance Operations Team. You will support the sales ledger function, oversee credit control, and handle payroll processing across two monthly payrolls.

The role offers flexible hours around core hours 10:00am–4:00pm and is based at the Hereford office. You will report to the Finance Operations Team Leader and lead the Credit Control Team, ensuring robust financial controls and continuous process improvements in

Qualifications

• Substantial experience within an accountancy or finance environment, ideally in a Sales Ledger, Credit Control, or similar role.
• AAT qualification (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supervising, supporting, or leading a team with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes, credit control activities, financial controls, and payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and payroll best practices.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to high standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills with Excel, Word and Outlook; experience with accounting, finance and payroll systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial and employee information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking activities, including posting receipts and reconciliations.
• Generate and submit Direct Debit payment files and other monthly submissions.
• Maintain client accounts, including set-up and direct debit details.
• Complete month-end sales ledger activities with reconciliations and balance sheet controls.
• Ensure sales ledger procedures are documented and updated.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and controls.
• Lead invoicing-related projects and system developments as Finance lead.
• Support the annual external audit with information and responses.
• Ensure all sales ledger records and documentation are accurate.
• Prepare payroll information for review, including overtime and pension deductions.
• Lead and develop the Credit Control Team through coaching and performance management.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Sage

Payroll systems

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a full-time Sales Ledger Controller to join our Finance Operations Team within the Finance Department, based at our Hereford office.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting our sales ledger function, ensuring accurate invoicing, maintaining strong financial controls, and leading our Credit Control Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a varied and rewarding Finance role, combining responsibility for the sales ledger function with the processing of our two monthly payrolls, offering exposure to multiple areas of the Finance function.

This position offers flexibility in working hours, with the ability to work your contracted hours around our core business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships, and delivering a high standard of service, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily banking activities, including posting receipts and completing bank reconciliations.
• Generate and submit Direct Debit payment files and other monthly payment submissions.
• Maintain client account information, including account set-up and direct debit details.
• Complete month-end sales ledger activities, including reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet controls.
• Ensure sales ledger procedures are maintained, documented and updated as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, controls and efficiency.
• Act as the Finance lead on invoicing-related projects and system developments.
• Support the annual external audit by providing information and responding to queries.
• Ensure all sales ledger records and documentation are accurately maintained.
• Prepare payroll information for review, including overtime, on-call payments, pension deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Lead, support and develop the Credit Control Team through coaching, regular one-to-one meetings and performance management.

About You

The skills, experience and qualities we are looking for:

• Substantial experience within an accountancy or finance environment, ideally in a Sales Ledger, Credit Control, or similar role.
• AAT qualification (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of supervising, supporting, or leading a team, with the ability to motivate others and lead by example.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes, credit control activities, financial controls, and payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and payroll best practices.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to team culture and supporting others.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement, with the confidence to identify opportunities to enhance processes and controls.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with experience of accounting, finance, and payroll systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial and employee information with discretion and professionalism.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience using Sage or similar finance and payroll systems.
• Experience preparing and processing payroll.
• Experience producing financial reports and analysing financial data.
• Knowledge of employment-related payroll requirements, including statutory payments and deductions.

About Us

Why Join allpay?

People are at the heart of allpay, and we are proud to offer a competitive benefits package. This includes, Defined contribution group pension scheme, Income protection, Life assurance, Private Healthcare and a wide range of health and wellbeing options, as well as excellent Learning and Development opportunities.

On-Site Amenities at Hereford

• Subsidised Café & Restaurant - Enjoy great food and quality coffee at discounted prices in our staff-only café and restaurant.
• Staff Gym - Free access to our on-site gym, making it easy to fit exercise into your day.
• The Sidings - Our on-site farm shop and café, open to the public, offering fresh local produce and a relaxed space to unwind.

These amenities mean you can enjoy a healthy lunch, fit in exercise before or after work, and take quality breaks without needing to travel.

We welcome brilliant people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those who think differently, learn differently, or bring unique approaches to problem-solving. Different minds make our teams stronger.

If you would benefit from any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, whether that's extra time, a quieter space, a different format, or something else that helps you shine, just let us know. We're here to make the process work for you.

We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities. All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.