Sales Ledger

Reed Accountancy & Finance are looking for a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a temporary basis in Bethersden. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the sales ledger, ensuring that sales invoices are processed accurately and that payments are received in a timely manner.

• Maintain up-to-date billing system and generate and send out invoices.
• Follow up on, collect, and allocate payments.
• Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Perform account reconciliations and monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and generate age analysis.
• Review AR aging to ensure compliance and maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
• Process credit card payments and prepare bank deposits.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and communicate with customers via phone, email, mail, or personally.

• Proven experience as a Sales Ledger Clerk or in a similar accounting role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Competitive hourly rate. 
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Access to the REED company pension scheme.
• Access to REED company healthcare scheme. 
• Access to REED rewards receiving discount from thousands of high-street retailers. 
• Valuable experience in sales ledger management and financial processing.

If you are able to demonstrate the relevant experience obtained from a similar Sales Ledger role, can commit to an office-based position, are in a commutable distance to Bethersden, and are available immediately, then please apply by submitting your CV