Sales Ledger Controller

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech’s client in the veterinary care sector is seeking a Sales Ledger Controller on an initial contract basis to manage day-to-day sales ledger activities, process invoices and maintain accurate customer accounts.

You will allocate payments, reconcile balances, support credit control and prepare regular ledger reporting, working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely cash collection.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable or a similar finance position.
• Understanding of invoicing, payment allocation and account reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial accounting systems.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Professional, organised and reliable approach to contract work.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales ledger and maintaining accurate customer account records.
• Processing sales invoices, credit notes and account adjustments.
• Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Monitoring outstanding balances and supporting credit control activities.
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies and payment queries.
• Communicating professionally with customers and internal teams regarding account information.
• Preparing regular sales ledger reports and providing financial information as required.
• Ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and in line with agreed procedures.

Skills

Sales ledger

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Payment allocation

Account reconciliation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Contract work reliability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial accounting software

Job description

Our client, a growing organisation within the veterinary care sector, is seeking a Sales Ledger Controller to support the efficient management of sales ledger activities on a contract basis. The role will involve maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and supporting timely customer account management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the sales ledger and maintaining accurate customer account records
• Processing sales invoices, credit notes and account adjustments
• Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts
• Monitoring outstanding balances and supporting credit control activities
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies and payment queries
• Communicating professionally with customers and internal teams regarding account information
• Preparing regular sales ledger reports and providing financial information as required
• Ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and in line with agreed procedures

Job Requirements:

• Experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable or a similar finance position
• Understanding of invoicing, payment allocation and account reconciliation processes
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Confident communication and customer service abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial accounting systems
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Professional, organised and reliable approach to contract work