Sales Ledger Clerk

Sales Ledger Clerk Up to £30,000Barnsley, South Yorkshire Elevation Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Group are thrilled to be working with a well-established organisation based in Barnsley who are seeking an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This position involves ensuring accurate financial records, managing credit control processes, and supporting overall financial operations.Key Responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain and update service contract details.
• Create and manage customer records, ensuring all information is accurate and current.
• Conduct thorough credit checks for new and existing customers.
• Negotiate and agree on payment terms and conditions for credit arrangements.
• Monitor customer payments to ensure they are timely and within agreed credit limits.
• Address invoicing queries by liaising with internal teams and external customers.
• Collaborate with customers and finance companies regarding machinery payments.
• Proactively chase overdue invoices and payments through telephone and email communication.
• Generate weekly debtor reports and provide accounts updates for internal departments.
• Maintain detailed records of collection activities and customer interactions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports.
• Update and maintain the Sales Report, including commentary on dispatch/receipt status.
• Send customer statements via email or post.
• Handle debtor escalation issues as needed.
• Reconcile key supplier accounts when required.
• Assist with weekly cashflow updates and machine invoicing as needed.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Experience & Qualification Required: 

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong verbal and written skills to interact with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Competent in Excel including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIF etc. 
• Previous exposure to credit control and sales ledger management is essential

What's On Offer: 

• 24 Days Holiday (increasing with length of service up to 34) + Bank Holidays
• 4% Employer Pension Contribution 
• Annual Bonus Scheme 
• Bupa Cash Plan 
• Study Support