Sales Ledger Specialist

Michael Page; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business seeks an experienced Sales Ledger Specialist to manage Accounts Receivable in Preston. This hands-on role involves overseeing the debtors ledger, cash flow, and payment processes, contributing significantly to the finance team's efficiency. Join a dynamic environment that values proactive improvement and offers various employee incentives.

Benefits

Free & discounted products

Staff incentives

Opportunity to finish early on Fridays

AAT study support

Development and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar AR / Credit Control role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting is a plus.
• Comfortable in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the debtors ledger for 3 entities.
• Chasing payments via customer portals and email.
• Processing debit notes and resolving price/quantity queries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Michael Page are working exclusively with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Preston area who are looking to bring in an experienced Sales Ledger Specialist to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function. You'll work closely with the Management Accountant and the wider finance team, and your input will make a direct impact on how efficiently the receivables side of finance runs.

Client Details

In recent years, the business has expanded through strategic acquisitions, adding several well-known brands to their portfolio. With continued investment and growing market demand, they're in an exciting phase of development - combining the stability of a long-standing organisation with the agility and ambition of a business on the rise.

Description

They key responsibilities of the Sales Ledger Specialist include:

• Managing the debtors ledger for 3 entities
• Proactive chasing of payments via customer portals and email for smaller and international customers
• Processing debit notes and resolving price/quantity queries
• Posting cash, updating price lists, credit checks and new customer setups
• Working across various billing platforms and supporting with finance admin when needed

It's not just chasing debt - this is a genuinely hands-on role where you'll be right at the heart of how cash flows through the business!

Profile

The successful Sales Ledger Specialist will have:

• Previous experience in a similar AR / Credit Control role
• Confident communicator - happy chasing payments, resolving issues, and working with internal teams
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment
• Positive, proactive attitude - someone who'll take ownership and improve things over time
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting would be a real bonus, but not essential

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Free & discounted products
• Staff incentives
• The opportunity to finish early on a Friday
• Great working atmosphere - Friendly small office, radio & great facilities
• AAT study support - If desired
• Development and training