Sales Ledger Clerk

Job Title: Sales Ledger (Permanent)

Location: Hybrid 

Salary  £30,000 - £38,000

We are currently partnering with a construction company committed to supporting their clients throughout the uk. To bolster the strength of their finance team and sustain their trajectory of success, they are seeking to recruit a Sales Ledger Clerk.

As a Sales ledger clerk you will play an instrumental role in providing a clear financial record of amounts owed by customers and to support overall financial reporting.Your primary mission: Recording sales invoices issued to customers to ensure seamless and timely payments from our clients. All while nurturing positive relationships and safeguarding against credit risks. This pivotal role not only promises the thrill of operating within a fast-paced environment but also invites you to immerse yourself in the forefront of a pioneering industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily processing of company invoices and credit notes
• Reconciliation of statements, credit cards and petty cash
• Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Obtaining payment from Clients using effective collection techniques via telephone/email
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and other channels to address payment inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintaining records or existing and setting up new suppliers/customers
• Preparation or weekly payments runs
• Processing credit notes
• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions
• Maintain clear and accurate notes on the progress of debt collection for all clients which can be used in management reporting.

Required Experience:

• Proficient in the use of Excel and ERP systems ( XERO experience would be advantageous)
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or related financial role, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of credit management principles, including credit risk assessment and collections strategies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in the use of an automated accounting software system a plus
• Outgoing, engaging personality and the ability to work with a diverse portfolio of debtors
• Pro-active approach to Credit Control and a natural ability to develop rapport with debtors 
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Sales, Customer