Sales Ledger Controller

Job Overview:We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Ledger Manager to oversee the accounts receivable function within our fast-growing fashion wholesale business. This role is key to ensuring timely invoicing, maintaining accurate financial records, and liaising with the Credit Control team while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance from a fashion / wholesale / consumer business, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements in the sales ledger function.Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Ledger & Accounts Receivable Management
• Oversee the end-to-end sales ledger process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
• Reconciling delivery reports from warehouse to invoices
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoicing.
• Agree debit notes / charge backs when received with the sales team as acceptable or challenge back to the customer.
• Monitor and review receipt of Proof of Deliveries are received and checked.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Generate and distribute weekly aged debtor reports, highlighting risks and proposing corrective actions.
• Customer Management
• Review new customers including agreeing credit limits based on credit insurance available
• Set-up of new customers on SAP
• Financial Management & Reporting:
• Prepare and manage monthly sales ledger reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support the finance team with month-end and year-end processes, including revenue recognition and audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and company procedures.
• Assist with VAT reporting and any other financial compliance requirements.
• Credit Control & Liquidity Management:
• Working closely with the Credit Control team to implement effective strategies to minimise overdue balance and avoid bad debts.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to assist in resolving any disputes that may delay payments.
• Systems Management & Process Improvement:
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within the sales ledger function.
• Looking for opportunities to improve the current SAP system for improvements, along with automation of some currently manually generated invoices.
• Be involved with future SAP / system upgrade to improve the efficiency of the sales ledger function. Key Requirements:
  • Experience in a similar Sales Ledger Manager or Accounts Receivable role, ideally within the wholesale, retail, or fashion industry.
  • Strong understanding of sales ledger processes, credit control, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with financial software and ERP systems. Preference for SAP, but would consider similar systems such as Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, etc.
  • Advance Excel skills.
  • A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.