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Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable

Elbrus Partners
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

West Malling, Kent ME194AU, England

Salary

£23,000 - £27,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This full-time permanent position is for an experienced Sales Ledger expert in the fresh food sector, joining a friendly Accounts team of 2.
  • The role involves handling the 'Sales Ledger' function, resolving customer queries, reconciling accounts, and managing credit control tasks.
  • Candidates should ideally have strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills, with a qualification in Accounting or Finance being desirable but not essential.
  • The successful applicant will receive training in Sage and must demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should ideally have prior experience in a similar position.

Full time permanent

This employer, in the fresh food sector, is seeking an experienced Sales Ledger expert to join their Accounts team of 2 on a permanent basis. (Very friendly, sociable team - I know because I placed them there).

As the 'Sales Ledger' expert, you'll replace a valued employee who is emigrating and you’ll be joining a thriving business who have increased their employee numbers in the last year. Throughout 2024 / 5 the business will continue to go through a very positive period of growth and transition.

What you will be doing as Sales Ledger Clerk:

  • Being solely responsible for and carrying out the 'Sales Ledger' / 'Accounts Receivable' function
  • Liaising with customers and colleagues to resolve queries and re-qualify details
  • Reconciling sales ledger
  • Administering and reconciling petty cash.
  • Processing invoices and remittances
  • Ledger management including Credit Control and any relevant follow up tasks to ensure payments are made on time.
  • Post journals as required.
  • Maintaining and updating various financial spreadsheets- Excel, Sage and bespoke systems
  • Work in collaboration with the Accounts Administrator to ensure robust processes and outcomes
  • Assist the Financial Controller with the monthly reporting and year end processes

Does this sound like you?

  • A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is desirable but not essential
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications - they use Sage in this role however you do not need to have experience of this as full training is given
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and practises.
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Interviews w/c 28th October

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.