We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Sales Ledger Administrator to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring that customer accounts are accurately processed and up to date, and assisting with general accounting tasks as required. This role requires a strong understanding of financial transactions, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the sales ledger, ensuring all sales invoices are processed promptly and accurately.
• Post all sales transactions into the system including, invoices, credit notes, and payments received.
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure balances are accurate
• Monitor and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to customer accounts and transactions.
• Liaise with customers to collect debt.
• Assist in resolution of payment disputes
• Prepare reports on customer aging and provide insight into payment trend.
• Reconcile customer statement on a regular basis and ensure accounts are cleared.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales ledger reports for senior management.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Previous experience with Sage 200 is advantageous skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of financial transactions and accounting principles
• High Level of Knowledge in Microsoft office, particularly Excel
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits:

• Salary £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Company Pension
• Private Healthcare
• 22 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Twice yearly company parties (Summer and Christmas) plus regular office events and charity days