Sales Ledger Executive

ST Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in LS9 for an experienced Sales Ledger Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales ledger, credit control and accounts administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance team.

The Role

As a Sales Ledger Executive, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance function. You will be responsible for managing customer accounts, processing invoices, reconciling bank accounts and ensuring outstanding debts are recovered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

* Complete bank reconciliations across multiple company accounts.

* Generate and process weekly customer invoices.

* Manage and process ad-hoc payments.

* Maintain records relating to vehicle fines, taxation and associated running costs.

* Manage subcontractor accounts, including raising invoices and credit notes.

* Liaise with internal departments to resolve account queries and discrepancies.

* Complete Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys and other financial reporting requirements.

* Carry out daily bank reconciliations and cash posting.

* Support the month-end process and assist with management accounts.

* Maintain the fixed asset register.

* Support legal debt recovery processes where required.

* Assist with the annual statutory audit.

* Provide cover for purchase ledger and credit control functions during periods of absence.

* Chase outstanding debt and proactively manage aged debtor accounts.

* Allocate customer payments accurately.

* Resolve customer account queries and disputes in a professional manner.

* Process customer payments and maintain accurate account records.

* Prepare and issue reminder letters and Letters Before Action (LBA).

* Release customer orders within agreed credit limits.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Credit Control or Accounts Assistant position.

Strong bank reconciliation and cash allocation experience.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Good communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

A confident approach to resolving account queries and customer disputes.

Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer?

* £30,000 - £32,000 basic salary.

* Full-time permanent position.

* Supportive and friendly working environment.

* Opportunity to develop your finance career within a growing business.

* Convenient LS9 location with excellent transport links.

If you're an organised finance professional looking for your next opportunity in sales ledger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through ST Talent
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