Sales Ledger Assistant

The sales ledger assistant is responsible for maintaining and managing the sales ledger, ensuring all sales transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. They also handle customer invoicing, process payments, and assist with credit control to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.

Client Details

This company produces and sells products that are in high demand and purchased frequently by consumers, such as food and beverages. These companies focus on efficient production, distribution, and marketing to ensure their products are widely available and competitively priced, driving high sales volumes and rapid inventory turnover.

Description

1. Maintaining Sales Ledger: Accurately record and update all sales transactions in the ledger.
2. Customer Invoicing: Generate and send invoices to customers, ensuring all details are correct.
3. Payment Processing: Handle incoming payments, apply them to the correct accounts, and update records.
4. Credit Control: Monitor outstanding debts, follow up on overdue payments, and assist in resolving payment issues.
5. Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile the sales ledger with bank statements and other financial records.
6. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on sales ledger status and outstanding debts.
7. Communication: Liaise with customers and internal departments to address queries and ensure smooth transaction processing.

Profile

1. Attention to Detail: They are meticulous and ensure accuracy in recording and reconciling transactions.
2. Numerical Proficiency: Strong mathematical skills to handle financial data and perform calculations.
3. Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain organised records.
4. Communication Skills: Clear and professional communication with customers and internal teams to resolve queries and issues.
5. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software and tools, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
6. Problem-Solving Abilities: Capable of identifying discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.
7. Reliability and Integrity: Dependable and trustworthy, with a strong sense of responsibility and ethics.
8. Experience and Education: Relevant experience in accounting or finance, and often a qualification in a related field.

Job Offer

• Long term rolling temporary contract
• Competitive hourly rate on offer
• Opportunity to work at global company
• On site parking available
• Hybrid working structure, 2 days remote