Trainee Sales Ledger Clerk

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Sales Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic finance team in Lichfield. This entry-level opportunity is perfect for someone eager to kick-start their career in finance. You will be responsible for raising and managing invoices, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. With a hybrid working model and study support available, this role offers a fantastic chance to develop your skills while enjoying a lively office atmosphere. If you have a proactive attitude and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect first step in your finance career.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Early finish on Fridays

Study support

Free on-site parking

Lively office environment

Qualifications

• Some exposure to finance or accounts role is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Raising and managing invoices across multiple cost centres.
• Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Data Handling

Education

AAT Qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Trainee Sales Ledger Clerk - Entry-Level Opportunity

Lichfield | £24,500 - £26,000 | Driving Required | Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in office)

Gleeson is excited to be partnering with a well-established business in Lichfield that's undergoing an exciting restructure! They're looking for a Trainee Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team - a brilliant opportunity for someone eager to kick-start their career in accounts.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Raising invoices across different cost centres, handling around 900 invoices per month.
2. Creating invoices through various portals and ensuring they are accurately recorded for multiple depots.
3. Generating invoices on behalf of the sales team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles.
4. Managing batch invoicing, working with high-volume data entry while maintaining precision.
5. Handling ad hoc invoice requests, including manual invoicing for specific transactions.
6. Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.
7. Opportunities to get involved with other areas, such as assisting with credit checks further down the line.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Some prior exposure to finance - whether that's 3-6 months in an accounts role or working towards an AAT qualification.
2. Strong attention to detail - this role is hands-on and requires accuracy.
3. A proactive, can-do attitude - someone who takes initiative and wants to develop in finance.
4. Comfortable handling numbers and data, with a keen eye for spotting errors.
5. Must be able to drive due to office location.

What's In It for You?

1. Hybrid working - Tuesday to Thursday in office, Monday & Friday from home.
2. Early finish on Fridays!
3. Study support available if you want to progress.
4. Free on-site parking.
5. A lively office with a great mix of personalities!

This is an urgent role, and interviews will be happening quickly - so if you're looking for a brilliant first step into finance, don't wait! Apply now or drop me a message to chat.

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