Sales Ledger Clerk

Location: Feltham
Reports to: Finance Manager
Job Type: Full-time /Temporary
Pay: £15-16/hr

The Sales Ledger Clerk is responsible for maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, receipts, and credit control activities. This role plays a key part in supporting the finance team by ensuring the integrity of customer accounts and contributing to the smooth running of the company’s financial operations.

• Process and issue sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Allocate customer payments to the correct accounts and invoices.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and follow up on overdue balances.
• Reconcile the sales ledger to ensure all transactions are accounted for and properly posted.
• Liaise with customers to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all communications with customers.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and reporting as required.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• AAT qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in credit control or customer service.

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.