Sales Ledger/Credit Controller
Sales Ledger/Credit Controller
Employee type
Apprenticeship
Salary
£25000 - £30000/annum
Category
Retail/Purchasing
Job Description
Our client, a well‑established commercial business, is seeking an experienced, diligent and results‑focused Sales Ledger Clerk to take ownership of the Sales Ledger and Credit Control function. You will play a key role in ensuring invoices, debtor information and client records are accurate, organised and up to date.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, duties will include:
* Producing and issuing invoices for all sales made by the company.
* Calculating VAT due on sales.
* Setting up accounts for new clients.
* Banking inward payments made against invoices.
* Producing statements to show sales income over certain periods.
* Allocate and reconcile payments to customer accounts.
* · Monitor aged debt and assist with the collection of outstanding balances in line with company procedures.
* Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing, payment, and customer account issues are resolved efficiently.
Ideally you will have previous experience within a Sales Ledger/Credit Control or Accounts role, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to actively demonstrate a polite and patient telephone manner with the ability to work towards targets and deadlines. A working knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Office would be desirable.
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary with annual review, professional training and long‑term career development opportunities within a stable and supportive finance team